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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.82, 14,255.52 and 6,799.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.82, 14,255.52 and 6,799.28 is: 9,386.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.82 : 14,255.52 = 6,799.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.82/14,255.52 = 6,799.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.82x = 14,255.52 × 6,799.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.82x = 96,927,272.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,927,272.03/10,325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,386.88

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