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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,166.82, 15,252.96 and 9,190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,166.82, 15,252.96 and 9,190.87 is: 13,788.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,166.82 : 15,252.96 = 9,190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,166.82/15,252.96 = 9,190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,166.82x = 15,252.96 × 9,190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,166.82x = 140,187,917.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,187,917.11/10,166.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,788.77

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