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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.82, 14,553.90 and 6,772.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.82, 14,553.90 and 6,772.74 is: 9,347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.82 : 14,553.90 = 6,772.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.82/14,553.90 = 6,772.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.82x = 14,553.90 × 6,772.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.82x = 98,569,780.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,569,780.69/10,544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.70

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