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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.92, 14,724.90 and 6,196.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.92, 14,724.90 and 6,196.41 is: 8,552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.92 : 14,724.90 = 6,196.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.92/14,724.90 = 6,196.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.92x = 14,724.90 × 6,196.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.92x = 91,241,517.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,241,517.61/10,668.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,552.09

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