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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.92, 14,898.53 and 6,015.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.92, 14,898.53 and 6,015.73 is: 8,301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.92 : 14,898.53 = 6,015.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.92/14,898.53 = 6,015.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.92x = 14,898.53 × 6,015.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.92x = 89,625,466.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,625,466.55/10,795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,301.79

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