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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.82, 14,198.90 and 6,754.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.82, 14,198.90 and 6,754.74 is: 9,318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.82 : 14,198.90 = 6,754.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.82/14,198.90 = 6,754.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.82x = 14,198.90 × 6,754.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.82x = 95,909,877.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,909,877.79/10,292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,318.13

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