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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,631.76, 14,671.98 and 6,156.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,631.76, 14,671.98 and 6,156.54 is: 8,496.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,631.76 : 14,671.98 = 6,156.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,631.76/14,671.98 = 6,156.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,631.76x = 14,671.98 × 6,156.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,631.76x = 90,328,631.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,328,631.75/10,631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,496.11

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