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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,801.54, 14,905.86 and 6,265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,801.54, 14,905.86 and 6,265.02 is: 8,645.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,801.54 : 14,905.86 = 6,265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,801.54/14,905.86 = 6,265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,801.54x = 14,905.86 × 6,265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,801.54x = 93,385,578.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,385,578.66/10,801.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.58

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