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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,774.91, 14,869.33 and 6,297.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,774.91, 14,869.33 and 6,297.77 is: 8,690.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774.91 : 14,869.33 = 6,297.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774.91/14,869.33 = 6,297.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774.91x = 14,869.33 × 6,297.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774.91x = 93,643,641.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,643,641.82/10,774.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,690.90

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