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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,910.87, 14,868.78 and 6,994.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,910.87, 14,868.78 and 6,994.87 is: 10,494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,910.87 : 14,868.78 = 6,994.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,910.87/14,868.78 = 6,994.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,910.87x = 14,868.78 × 6,994.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,910.87x = 104,005,073.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,005,073.84/9,910.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,494.05

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