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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,358.04, 14,299.98 and 6,827.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,358.04, 14,299.98 and 6,827.40 is: 9,425.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,358.04 : 14,299.98 = 6,827.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,358.04/14,299.98 = 6,827.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,358.04x = 14,299.98 × 6,827.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,358.04x = 97,631,683.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,631,683.45/10,358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.69

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