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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.76, 14,433.24 and 6,932.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.76, 14,433.24 and 6,932.72 is: 9,560.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.76 : 14,433.24 = 6,932.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.76/14,433.24 = 6,932.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.76x = 14,433.24 × 6,932.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.76x = 100,061,611.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,061,611.61/10,465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,560.85

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