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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,754.53, 14,841.99 and 5,975.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,754.53, 14,841.99 and 5,975.05 is: 8,245.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,754.53 : 14,841.99 = 5,975.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,754.53/14,841.99 = 5,975.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,754.53x = 14,841.99 × 5,975.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,754.53x = 88,681,632.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,681,632.35/10,754.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.98

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