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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,804.76, 14,913.34 and 7,037.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,804.76, 14,913.34 and 7,037.31 is: 9,713.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,804.76 : 14,913.34 = 7,037.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,804.76/14,913.34 = 7,037.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,804.76x = 14,913.34 × 7,037.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,804.76x = 104,949,796.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,949,796.72/10,804.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,713.29

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