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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,714.66, 14,784.47 and 6,732.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,714.66, 14,784.47 and 6,732.95 is: 9,290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,714.66 : 14,784.47 = 6,732.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,714.66/14,784.47 = 6,732.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,714.66x = 14,784.47 × 6,732.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,714.66x = 99,543,097.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,543,097.29/10,714.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.36

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