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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.63, 14,870.18 and 6,583.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.63, 14,870.18 and 6,583.88 is: 9,085.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.63 : 14,870.18 = 6,583.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.63/14,870.18 = 6,583.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.63x = 14,870.18 × 6,583.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.63x = 97,903,534.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,903,534.33/10,775.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,085.64

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