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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,690.73, 14,753.21 and 5,975.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,690.73, 14,753.21 and 5,975.02 is: 8,245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,690.73 : 14,753.21 = 5,975.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,690.73/14,753.21 = 5,975.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,690.73x = 14,753.21 × 5,975.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,690.73x = 88,150,680.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,150,680.81/10,690.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.52

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