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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.22, 13,992.72 and 6,369.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.22, 13,992.72 and 6,369.74 is: 8,784.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.22 : 13,992.72 = 6,369.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.22/13,992.72 = 6,369.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.22x = 13,992.72 × 6,369.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.22x = 89,129,938.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,129,938.21/10,146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,784.55

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