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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.88, 14,756.87 and 6,921.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.88, 14,756.87 and 6,921.94 is: 10,371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.88 : 14,756.87 = 6,921.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.88/14,756.87 = 6,921.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.88x = 14,756.87 × 6,921.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.88x = 102,146,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,146,134.12/9,848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,371.35

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