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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.76, 14,848.46 and 6,045.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.76, 14,848.46 and 6,045.56 is: 8,342.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.76 : 14,848.46 = 6,045.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.76/14,848.46 = 6,045.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.76x = 14,848.46 × 6,045.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.76x = 89,767,255.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,767,255.84/10,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,342.87

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