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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,662.22, 14,709.90 and 6,183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,662.22, 14,709.90 and 6,183.46 is: 8,530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,662.22 : 14,709.90 = 6,183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,662.22/14,709.90 = 6,183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,662.22x = 14,709.90 × 6,183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,662.22x = 90,958,078.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,958,078.25/10,662.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,530.88

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