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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,624.76, 14,661.30 and 6,148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,624.76, 14,661.30 and 6,148.84 is: 8,484.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,624.76 : 14,661.30 = 6,148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,624.76/14,661.30 = 6,148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,624.76x = 14,661.30 × 6,148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,624.76x = 90,149,987.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,149,987.89/10,624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,484.90

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