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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,318.76, 14,239.95 and 6,070.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,318.76, 14,239.95 and 6,070.00 is: 8,376.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,318.76 : 14,239.95 = 6,070.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,318.76/14,239.95 = 6,070.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,318.76x = 14,239.95 × 6,070.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,318.76x = 86,436,394.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,436,394.95/10,318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,376.63

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