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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,698.65, 14,764.92 and 6,162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,698.65, 14,764.92 and 6,162.11 is: 8,504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,698.65 : 14,764.92 = 6,162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,698.65/14,764.92 = 6,162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,698.65x = 14,764.92 × 6,162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,698.65x = 90,983,098.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,983,098.09/10,698.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.17

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