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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.15, 14,723.93 and 5,954.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.15, 14,723.93 and 5,954.33 is: 8,216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.15 : 14,723.93 = 5,954.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.15/14,723.93 = 5,954.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.15x = 14,723.93 × 5,954.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.15x = 87,671,108.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,671,108.35/10,670.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.48

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