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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,690.74, 14,751.77 and 5,975.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,690.74, 14,751.77 and 5,975.33 is: 8,245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,690.74 : 14,751.77 = 5,975.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,690.74/14,751.77 = 5,975.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,690.74x = 14,751.77 × 5,975.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,690.74x = 88,146,590.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,146,590.20/10,690.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.13

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