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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.74, 14,482.19 and 7,093.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.74, 14,482.19 and 7,093.65 is: 9,786.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.74 : 14,482.19 = 7,093.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.74/14,482.19 = 7,093.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.74x = 14,482.19 × 7,093.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.74x = 102,731,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,731,514.68/10,497.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,786.06

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