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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,219.70, 15,329.55 and 8,923.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,219.70, 15,329.55 and 8,923.70 is: 13,385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,219.70 : 15,329.55 = 8,923.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,219.70/15,329.55 = 8,923.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,219.70x = 15,329.55 × 8,923.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,219.70x = 136,796,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,796,305.34/10,219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,385.55

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