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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,757.63, 14,845.34 and 6,565.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,757.63, 14,845.34 and 6,565.88 is: 9,060.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,757.63 : 14,845.34 = 6,565.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,757.63/14,845.34 = 6,565.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,757.63x = 14,845.34 × 6,565.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,757.63x = 97,472,774.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,472,774.53/10,757.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.80

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