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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.06, 15,954.63 and 5,943.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.06, 15,954.63 and 5,943.22 is: 8,920.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.06 : 15,954.63 = 5,943.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.06/15,954.63 = 5,943.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.06x = 15,954.63 × 5,943.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.06x = 94,821,876.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,821,876.11/10,630.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,920.16

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