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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.76, 14,309.04 and 6,387.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.76, 14,309.04 and 6,387.61 is: 8,814.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.76 : 14,309.04 = 6,387.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.76/14,309.04 = 6,387.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.76x = 14,309.04 × 6,387.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.76x = 91,400,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,400,566.99/10,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,814.99

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