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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,695.98, 14,756.85 and 6,923.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,695.98, 14,756.85 and 6,923.91 is: 9,552.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,695.98 : 14,756.85 = 6,923.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,695.98/14,756.85 = 6,923.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,695.98x = 14,756.85 × 6,923.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,695.98x = 102,175,156.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,175,156.62/10,695.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,552.67

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