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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,827.01, 14,940.90 and 6,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,827.01, 14,940.90 and 6,047.20 is: 8,344.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,827.01 : 14,940.90 = 6,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,827.01/14,940.90 = 6,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,827.01x = 14,940.90 × 6,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,827.01x = 90,350,610.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,350,610.48/10,827.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,344.93

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