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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,644.03, 14,688.81 and 5,928.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,644.03, 14,688.81 and 5,928.48 is: 8,181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,644.03 : 14,688.81 = 5,928.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,644.03/14,688.81 = 5,928.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,644.03x = 14,688.81 × 5,928.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,644.03x = 87,082,316.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,082,316.31/10,644.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,181.33

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