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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,599.75, 14,631.50 and 7,063.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,599.75, 14,631.50 and 7,063.19 is: 9,749.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,599.75 : 14,631.50 = 7,063.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,599.75/14,631.50 = 7,063.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,599.75x = 14,631.50 × 7,063.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,599.75x = 103,345,064.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,345,064.49/10,599.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,749.76

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