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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,804.28, 14,905.26 and 6,553.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,804.28, 14,905.26 and 6,553.71 is: 9,041.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,804.28 : 14,905.26 = 6,553.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,804.28/14,905.26 = 6,553.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,804.28x = 14,905.26 × 6,553.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,804.28x = 97,684,751.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,684,751.51/10,804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.31

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