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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,699.83, 14,764.77 and 6,714.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,699.83, 14,764.77 and 6,714.02 is: 9,264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,699.83 : 14,764.77 = 6,714.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,699.83/14,764.77 = 6,714.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,699.83x = 14,764.77 × 6,714.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,699.83x = 99,130,997.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,130,997.99/10,699.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.73

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