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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,854.78, 14,979.09 and 6,075.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,854.78, 14,979.09 and 6,075.33 is: 8,383.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,854.78 : 14,979.09 = 6,075.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,854.78/14,979.09 = 6,075.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,854.78x = 14,979.09 × 6,075.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,854.78x = 91,002,884.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,002,884.47/10,854.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,383.67

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