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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.03, 14,714.83 and 6,187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.03, 14,714.83 and 6,187.53 is: 8,538.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.03 : 14,714.83 = 6,187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.03/14,714.83 = 6,187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.03x = 14,714.83 × 6,187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.03x = 91,048,452.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,048,452.07/10,663.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,538.70

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