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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,361.10, 15,541.64 and 8,934.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,361.10, 15,541.64 and 8,934.08 is: 13,401.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,361.10 : 15,541.64 = 8,934.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,361.10/15,541.64 = 8,934.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,361.10x = 15,541.64 × 8,934.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,361.10x = 138,850,255.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,850,255.09/10,361.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.11

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