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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.52, 14,964.10 and 6,127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.52, 14,964.10 and 6,127.70 is: 8,456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.52 : 14,964.10 = 6,127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.52/14,964.10 = 6,127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.52x = 14,964.10 × 6,127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.52x = 91,695,515.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,695,515.57/10,843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,456.25

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