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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,756.71, 14,844.33 and 6,041.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,756.71, 14,844.33 and 6,041.07 is: 8,336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,756.71 : 14,844.33 = 6,041.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,756.71/14,844.33 = 6,041.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,756.71x = 14,844.33 × 6,041.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,756.71x = 89,675,636.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,675,636.63/10,756.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.72

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