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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,564.93, 14,582.85 and 6,091.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,564.93, 14,582.85 and 6,091.67 is: 8,408.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,564.93 : 14,582.85 = 6,091.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,564.93/14,582.85 = 6,091.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,564.93x = 14,582.85 × 6,091.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,564.93x = 88,833,806.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,833,806.49/10,564.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,408.37

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