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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,757.72, 14,845.64 and 6,041.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,757.72, 14,845.64 and 6,041.99 is: 8,337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,757.72 : 14,845.64 = 6,041.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,757.72/14,845.64 = 6,041.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,757.72x = 14,845.64 × 6,041.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,757.72x = 89,697,103.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,697,103.99/10,757.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.93

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