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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.78, 14,726.11 and 5,954.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.78, 14,726.11 and 5,954.94 is: 8,218.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.78 : 14,726.11 = 5,954.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.78/14,726.11 = 5,954.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.78x = 14,726.11 × 5,954.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.78x = 87,693,101.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,693,101.48/10,670.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.06

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