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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,696.91, 14,759.69 and 6,924.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,696.91, 14,759.69 and 6,924.87 is: 9,555.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,696.91 : 14,759.69 = 6,924.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,696.91/14,759.69 = 6,924.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,696.91x = 14,759.69 × 6,924.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,696.91x = 102,208,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,208,899.87/10,696.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,555.00

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