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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.23, 14,826.97 and 6,028.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.23, 14,826.97 and 6,028.50 is: 8,319.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.23 : 14,826.97 = 6,028.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.23/14,826.97 = 6,028.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.23x = 14,826.97 × 6,028.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.23x = 89,384,388.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,384,388.65/10,744.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,319.29

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