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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,713.75, 14,791.46 and 6,994.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,713.75, 14,791.46 and 6,994.23 is: 9,656.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,713.75 : 14,791.46 = 6,994.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,713.75/14,791.46 = 6,994.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,713.75x = 14,791.46 × 6,994.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,713.75x = 103,454,838.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,454,838.30/10,713.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,656.27

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