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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.51, 13,853.84 and 9,671.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.51, 13,853.84 and 9,671.73 is: 13,363.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.51 : 13,853.84 = 9,671.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.51/13,853.84 = 9,671.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.51x = 13,853.84 × 9,671.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.51x = 133,990,551.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,990,551.58/10,026.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,363.63

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