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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.79, 14,803.43 and 6,011.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.79, 14,803.43 and 6,011.03 is: 8,295.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.79 : 14,803.43 = 6,011.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.79/14,803.43 = 6,011.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.79x = 14,803.43 × 6,011.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.79x = 88,983,868.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,983,868.79/10,726.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.48

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