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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.84, 15,366.63 and 9,337.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.84, 15,366.63 and 9,337.82 is: 13,997.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.84 : 15,366.63 = 9,337.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.84/15,366.63 = 9,337.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.84x = 15,366.63 × 9,337.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.84x = 143,490,824.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,490,824.95/10,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,997.96

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