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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.51, 14,840.39 and 6,923.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.51, 14,840.39 and 6,923.70 is: 10,377.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.51 : 14,840.39 = 6,923.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.51/14,840.39 = 6,923.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.51x = 14,840.39 × 6,923.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.51x = 102,750,425.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,750,425.55/9,901.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,377.25

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