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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.55, 14,197.44 and 9,157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.55, 14,197.44 and 9,157.62 is: 12,628.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.55 : 14,197.44 = 9,157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.55/14,197.44 = 9,157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.55x = 14,197.44 × 9,157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.55x = 130,014,760.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,014,760.49/10,295.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,628.25

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