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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.74, 14,802.78 and 6,010.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.74, 14,802.78 and 6,010.92 is: 8,295.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.74 : 14,802.78 = 6,010.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.74/14,802.78 = 6,010.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.74x = 14,802.78 × 6,010.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.74x = 88,978,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,978,326.36/10,726.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.00

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