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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,764.93, 14,855.91 and 6,049.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,764.93, 14,855.91 and 6,049.65 is: 8,348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,764.93 : 14,855.91 = 6,049.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,764.93/14,855.91 = 6,049.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,764.93x = 14,855.91 × 6,049.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,764.93x = 89,873,055.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,873,055.93/10,764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.69

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