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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,844.22, 14,959.85 and 6,306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,844.22, 14,959.85 and 6,306.88 is: 8,700.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,844.22 : 14,959.85 = 6,306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,844.22/14,959.85 = 6,306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,844.22x = 14,959.85 × 6,306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,844.22x = 94,349,978.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,349,978.77/10,844.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,700.49

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