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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,626.84, 14,664.78 and 6,149.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,626.84, 14,664.78 and 6,149.97 is: 8,486.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,626.84 : 14,664.78 = 6,149.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,626.84/14,664.78 = 6,149.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,626.84x = 14,664.78 × 6,149.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,626.84x = 90,187,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,187,957.06/10,626.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,486.81

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