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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,599.76, 14,625.96 and 6,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,599.76, 14,625.96 and 6,122.80 is: 8,448.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,599.76 : 14,625.96 = 6,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,599.76/14,625.96 = 6,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,599.76x = 14,625.96 × 6,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,599.76x = 89,551,827.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,551,827.89/10,599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,448.48

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