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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,756.54, 14,844.90 and 6,041.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,756.54, 14,844.90 and 6,041.08 is: 8,337.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,756.54 : 14,844.90 = 6,041.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,756.54/14,844.90 = 6,041.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,756.54x = 14,844.90 × 6,041.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,756.54x = 89,679,228.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,679,228.49/10,756.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.18

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