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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,061.76, 14,990.64 and 9,566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,061.76, 14,990.64 and 9,566.04 is: 14,252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,061.76 : 14,990.64 = 9,566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,061.76/14,990.64 = 9,566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,061.76x = 14,990.64 × 9,566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,061.76x = 143,401,061.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,401,061.87/10,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,252.09

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