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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.81, 14,562.99 and 6,569.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.81, 14,562.99 and 6,569.57 is: 9,067.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.81 : 14,562.99 = 6,569.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.81/14,562.99 = 6,569.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.81x = 14,562.99 × 6,569.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.81x = 95,672,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,672,509.40/10,550.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,067.79

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