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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,894.76, 15,034.76 and 5,926.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,894.76, 15,034.76 and 5,926.76 is: 8,178.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,894.76 : 15,034.76 = 5,926.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,894.76/15,034.76 = 5,926.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,894.76x = 15,034.76 × 5,926.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,894.76x = 89,107,414.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,107,414.18/10,894.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,178.92

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