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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.51, 14,575.14 and 6,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.51, 14,575.14 and 6,023.20 is: 8,312.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.51 : 14,575.14 = 6,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.51/14,575.14 = 6,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.51x = 14,575.14 × 6,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.51x = 87,788,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,788,983.25/10,560.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,312.95

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