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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.91, 13,844.62 and 6,000.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.91, 13,844.62 and 6,000.18 is: 8,278.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.91 : 13,844.62 = 6,000.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.91/13,844.62 = 6,000.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.91x = 13,844.62 × 6,000.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.91x = 83,070,167.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,070,167.61/10,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,278.94

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