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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,766.52, 14,854.19 and 6,994.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,766.52, 14,854.19 and 6,994.35 is: 9,649.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,766.52 : 14,854.19 = 6,994.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,766.52/14,854.19 = 6,994.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,766.52x = 14,854.19 × 6,994.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,766.52x = 103,895,368.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,895,368.85/10,766.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,649.86

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