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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.43, 14,962.70 and 6,127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.43, 14,962.70 and 6,127.70 is: 8,455.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.43 : 14,962.70 = 6,127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.43/14,962.70 = 6,127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.43x = 14,962.70 × 6,127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.43x = 91,686,877.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,686,877.30/10,843.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,455.53

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