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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.80, 15,144.72 and 9,927.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.80, 15,144.72 and 9,927.38 is: 14,893.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.80 : 15,144.72 = 9,927.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.80/15,144.72 = 9,927.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.80x = 15,144.72 × 9,927.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.80x = 150,347,390.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,347,390.43/10,094.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,893.55

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