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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.76, 14,794.12 and 6,003.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.76, 14,794.12 and 6,003.92 is: 8,285.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.76 : 14,794.12 = 6,003.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.76/14,794.12 = 6,003.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.76x = 14,794.12 × 6,003.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.76x = 88,822,712.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,822,712.95/10,719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.89

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