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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.76, 14,897.64 and 6,015.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.76, 14,897.64 and 6,015.96 is: 8,301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.76 : 14,897.64 = 6,015.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.76/14,897.64 = 6,015.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.76x = 14,897.64 × 6,015.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.76x = 89,623,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,623,606.33/10,795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,301.74

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