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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,758.03, 14,844.71 and 6,278.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,758.03, 14,844.71 and 6,278.54 is: 8,663.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,758.03 : 14,844.71 = 6,278.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,758.03/14,844.71 = 6,278.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,758.03x = 14,844.71 × 6,278.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,758.03x = 93,202,999.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,202,999.91/10,758.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.58

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