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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,351.93, 15,448.37 and 9,244.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,351.93, 15,448.37 and 9,244.73 is: 13,796.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,351.93 : 15,448.37 = 9,244.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,351.93/15,448.37 = 9,244.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,351.93x = 15,448.37 × 9,244.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,351.93x = 142,815,963.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,815,963.37/10,351.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.07

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