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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,732.61, 14,811.39 and 6,255.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,732.61, 14,811.39 and 6,255.65 is: 8,633.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,732.61 : 14,811.39 = 6,255.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,732.61/14,811.39 = 6,255.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,732.61x = 14,811.39 × 6,255.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,732.61x = 92,654,908.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,654,908.88/10,732.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,633.02

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