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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.56, 14,962.19 and 6,593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.56, 14,962.19 and 6,593.76 is: 9,098.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.56 : 14,962.19 = 6,593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.56/14,962.19 = 6,593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.56x = 14,962.19 × 6,593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.56x = 98,657,056.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,657,056.97/10,843.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.22

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