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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,774.03, 14,868.46 and 5,994.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,774.03, 14,868.46 and 5,994.12 is: 8,272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774.03 : 14,868.46 = 5,994.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774.03/14,868.46 = 5,994.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774.03x = 14,868.46 × 5,994.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774.03x = 89,123,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,123,333.46/10,774.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.06

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