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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.02, 15,315.42 and 9,637.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.02, 15,315.42 and 9,637.08 is: 14,379.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.02 : 15,315.42 = 9,637.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.02/15,315.42 = 9,637.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.02x = 15,315.42 × 9,637.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.02x = 147,595,927.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,595,927.77/10,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,379.93

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