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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,483.93, 14,468.17 and 6,008.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,483.93, 14,468.17 and 6,008.53 is: 8,291.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,483.93 : 14,468.17 = 6,008.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,483.93/14,468.17 = 6,008.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,483.93x = 14,468.17 × 6,008.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,483.93x = 86,932,420.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,932,420.69/10,483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,291.97

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