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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,667.61, 14,728.57 and 6,899.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,667.61, 14,728.57 and 6,899.90 is: 9,526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,667.61 : 14,728.57 = 6,899.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,667.61/14,728.57 = 6,899.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,667.61x = 14,728.57 × 6,899.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,667.61x = 101,625,569.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,625,569.25/10,667.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,526.55

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