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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.07, 13.89 and 6.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.07, 13.89 and 6.84 is: 9.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.07 : 13.89 = 6.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.07/13.89 = 6.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.07x = 13.89 × 6.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.07x = 94.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.90/10.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.43

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