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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.83, 14,723.98 and 5,955.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.83, 14,723.98 and 5,955.10 is: 8,217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.83 : 14,723.98 = 5,955.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.83/14,723.98 = 5,955.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.83x = 14,723.98 × 5,955.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.83x = 87,682,773.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,682,773.30/10,670.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.05

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