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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.22, 14,777.34 and 6,934.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.22, 14,777.34 and 6,934.68 is: 9,560.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.22 : 14,777.34 = 6,934.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.22/14,777.34 = 6,934.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.22x = 14,777.34 × 6,934.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.22x = 102,476,124.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,476,124.15/10,718.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,560.93

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