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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.86, 14,255.25 and 6,138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.86, 14,255.25 and 6,138.02 is: 8,470.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.86 : 14,255.25 = 6,138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.86/14,255.25 = 6,138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.86x = 14,255.25 × 6,138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.86x = 87,499,009.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,499,009.61/10,329.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,470.49

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