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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.82, 14,711.49 and 6,884.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.82, 14,711.49 and 6,884.82 is: 9,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.82 : 14,711.49 = 6,884.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.82/14,711.49 = 6,884.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.82x = 14,711.49 × 6,884.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.82x = 101,285,960.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,285,960.58/10,664.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.20

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