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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.82, 14,292.60 and 6,823.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.82, 14,292.60 and 6,823.50 is: 9,409.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.82 : 14,292.60 = 6,823.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.82/14,292.60 = 6,823.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.82x = 14,292.60 × 6,823.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.82x = 97,525,556.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,525,556.10/10,364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,409.29

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