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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,840.02, 14,941.32 and 7,253.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,840.02, 14,941.32 and 7,253.69 is: 9,998.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,840.02 : 14,941.32 = 7,253.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,840.02/14,941.32 = 7,253.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,840.02x = 14,941.32 × 7,253.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,840.02x = 108,379,703.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,379,703.47/10,840.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,998.11

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