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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,801.64, 14,909.97 and 6,326.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,801.64, 14,909.97 and 6,326.83 is: 8,733.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,801.64 : 14,909.97 = 6,326.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,801.64/14,909.97 = 6,326.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,801.64x = 14,909.97 × 6,326.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,801.64x = 94,332,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,332,845.50/10,801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,733.20

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