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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,691.15, 14,752.46 and 5,975.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,691.15, 14,752.46 and 5,975.33 is: 8,245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,691.15 : 14,752.46 = 5,975.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,691.15/14,752.46 = 5,975.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,691.15x = 14,752.46 × 5,975.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,691.15x = 88,150,757.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,150,757.99/10,691.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.21

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