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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,806.93, 14,913.55 and 5,838.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,806.93, 14,913.55 and 5,838.93 is: 8,057.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,806.93 : 14,913.55 = 5,838.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,806.93/14,913.55 = 5,838.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,806.93x = 14,913.55 × 5,838.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,806.93x = 87,079,174.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,079,174.50/10,806.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,057.72

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