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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,584.52, 14,600.20 and 6,999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,584.52, 14,600.20 and 6,999.52 is: 9,655.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,584.52 : 14,600.20 = 6,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,584.52/14,600.20 = 6,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,584.52x = 14,600.20 × 6,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,584.52x = 102,194,391.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,194,391.90/10,584.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,655.08

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