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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,116.92, 15,152.07 and 9,766.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,116.92, 15,152.07 and 9,766.69 is: 14,627.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,116.92 : 15,152.07 = 9,766.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,116.92/15,152.07 = 9,766.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,116.92x = 15,152.07 × 9,766.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,116.92x = 147,985,570.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,985,570.55/10,116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,627.53

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