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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.63, 14,725.46 and 5,954.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.63, 14,725.46 and 5,954.92 is: 8,217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.63 : 14,725.46 = 5,954.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.63/14,725.46 = 5,954.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.63x = 14,725.46 × 5,954.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.63x = 87,688,936.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,688,936.26/10,670.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.78

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