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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.51, 14,841.93 and 6,719.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.51, 14,841.93 and 6,719.31 is: 9,268.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.51 : 14,841.93 = 6,719.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.51/14,841.93 = 6,719.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.51x = 14,841.93 × 6,719.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.51x = 99,727,595.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,727,595.61/10,759.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.79

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