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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,851.72, 14,975.40 and 5,883.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,851.72, 14,975.40 and 5,883.72 is: 8,119.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,851.72 : 14,975.40 = 5,883.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,851.72/14,975.40 = 5,883.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,851.72x = 14,975.40 × 5,883.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,851.72x = 88,111,060.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,111,060.49/10,851.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,119.55

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