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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.11, 14,800.64 and 6,009.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.11, 14,800.64 and 6,009.42 is: 8,292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.11 : 14,800.64 = 6,009.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.11/14,800.64 = 6,009.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.11x = 14,800.64 × 6,009.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.11x = 88,943,231.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,943,231.98/10,725.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.99

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