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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,840.91, 14,958.50 and 6,060.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,840.91, 14,958.50 and 6,060.95 is: 8,363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,840.91 : 14,958.50 = 6,060.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,840.91/14,958.50 = 6,060.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,840.91x = 14,958.50 × 6,060.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,840.91x = 90,662,615.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,662,615.48/10,840.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.01

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