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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.92, 15,502.44 and 9,286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.92, 15,502.44 and 9,286.60 is: 13,903.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.92 : 15,502.44 = 9,286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.92/15,502.44 = 9,286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.92x = 15,502.44 × 9,286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.92x = 143,964,959.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,964,959.30/10,354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,903.05

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