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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.67, 14,659.91 and 6,085.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.67, 14,659.91 and 6,085.81 is: 8,397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.67 : 14,659.91 = 6,085.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.67/14,659.91 = 6,085.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.67x = 14,659.91 × 6,085.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.67x = 89,217,359.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,217,359.80/10,623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,397.98

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