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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,226.03, 15,332.20 and 8,254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,226.03, 15,332.20 and 8,254.08 is: 12,375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,226.03 : 15,332.20 = 8,254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,226.03/15,332.20 = 8,254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,226.03x = 15,332.20 × 8,254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,226.03x = 126,553,231.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,553,231.17/10,226.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.60

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