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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,102.53, 13,942.16 and 6,953.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,102.53, 13,942.16 and 6,953.25 is: 9,595.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,102.53 : 13,942.16 = 6,953.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,102.53/13,942.16 = 6,953.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,102.53x = 13,942.16 × 6,953.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,102.53x = 96,943,289.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,943,289.25/10,102.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,595.94

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