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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.15, 14,268.93 and 6,984.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.15, 14,268.93 and 6,984.89 is: 9,636.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.15 : 14,268.93 = 6,984.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.15/14,268.93 = 6,984.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.15x = 14,268.93 × 6,984.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.15x = 99,666,906.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,666,906.47/10,343.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,636.03

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