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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.97, 13,940.91 and 6,748.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.97, 13,940.91 and 6,748.92 is: 9,309.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.97 : 13,940.91 = 6,748.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.97/13,940.91 = 6,748.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.97x = 13,940.91 × 6,748.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.97x = 94,086,086.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,086,086.32/10,105.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.96

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