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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.64, 14,289.96 and 6,584.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.64, 14,289.96 and 6,584.90 is: 9,082.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.64 : 14,289.96 = 6,584.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.64/14,289.96 = 6,584.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.64x = 14,289.96 × 6,584.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.64x = 94,097,957.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,097,957.60/10,360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.25

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