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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.76, 14,632.92 and 6,823.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.76, 14,632.92 and 6,823.80 is: 9,421.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.76 : 14,632.92 = 6,823.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.76/14,632.92 = 6,823.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.76x = 14,632.92 × 6,823.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.76x = 99,852,119.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,852,119.50/10,598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,421.11

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