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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.67, 14,168.36 and 6,734.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.67, 14,168.36 and 6,734.73 is: 9,284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.67 : 14,168.36 = 6,734.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.67/14,168.36 = 6,734.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.67x = 14,168.36 × 6,734.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.67x = 95,420,045.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,420,045.47/10,277.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.21

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