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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.06, 15,483.67 and 8,965.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.06, 15,483.67 and 8,965.14 is: 13,415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.06 : 15,483.67 = 8,965.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.06/15,483.67 = 8,965.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.06x = 15,483.67 × 8,965.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.06x = 138,813,269.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,813,269.26/10,347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,415.72

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