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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,643.96, 14,689.12 and 5,928.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,643.96, 14,689.12 and 5,928.25 is: 8,181.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,643.96 : 14,689.12 = 5,928.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,643.96/14,689.12 = 5,928.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,643.96x = 14,689.12 × 5,928.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,643.96x = 87,080,702.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,080,702.19/10,643.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,181.23

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