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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,697.58, 14,769.93 and 6,666.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,697.58, 14,769.93 and 6,666.03 is: 9,203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,697.58 : 14,769.93 = 6,666.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,697.58/14,769.93 = 6,666.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,697.58x = 14,769.93 × 6,666.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,697.58x = 98,456,796.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,456,796.48/10,697.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,203.65

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