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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,742.76, 14,824.89 and 6,026.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,742.76, 14,824.89 and 6,026.94 is: 8,317.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,742.76 : 14,824.89 = 6,026.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,742.76/14,824.89 = 6,026.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,742.76x = 14,824.89 × 6,026.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,742.76x = 89,348,722.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,348,722.54/10,742.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,317.11

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