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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.87, 14,837.81 and 6,036.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.87, 14,837.81 and 6,036.14 is: 8,330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.87 : 14,837.81 = 6,036.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.87/14,837.81 = 6,036.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.87x = 14,837.81 × 6,036.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.87x = 89,562,994.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,562,994.08/10,751.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.00

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