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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,811.91, 14,920.96 and 6,096.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,811.91, 14,920.96 and 6,096.09 is: 8,412.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,811.91 : 14,920.96 = 6,096.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,811.91/14,920.96 = 6,096.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,811.91x = 14,920.96 × 6,096.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,811.91x = 90,959,567.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,959,567.19/10,811.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,412.90

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