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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,195.98, 15,287.74 and 9,325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,195.98, 15,287.74 and 9,325.82 is: 13,983.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,195.98 : 15,287.74 = 9,325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,195.98/15,287.74 = 9,325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,195.98x = 15,287.74 × 9,325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,195.98x = 142,570,640.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,570,640.36/10,195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,983.02

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