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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.82, 14,868.90 and 6,059.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.82, 14,868.90 and 6,059.82 is: 8,361.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.82 : 14,868.90 = 6,059.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.82/14,868.90 = 6,059.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.82x = 14,868.90 × 6,059.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.82x = 90,102,857.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,102,857.60/10,775.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,361.58

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