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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,774.59, 14,868.90 and 6,058.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,774.59, 14,868.90 and 6,058.86 is: 8,361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774.59 : 14,868.90 = 6,058.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774.59/14,868.90 = 6,058.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774.59x = 14,868.90 × 6,058.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774.59x = 90,088,583.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,088,583.45/10,774.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,361.21

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