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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.91, 14,640.24 and 6,134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.91, 14,640.24 and 6,134.84 is: 8,463.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.91 : 14,640.24 = 6,134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.91/14,640.24 = 6,134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.91x = 14,640.24 × 6,134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.91x = 89,815,534.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,815,534.67/10,611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,463.65

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