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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.08, 15,544.64 and 8,936.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.08, 15,544.64 and 8,936.08 is: 13,404.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.08 : 15,544.64 = 8,936.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.08/15,544.64 = 8,936.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.08x = 15,544.64 × 8,936.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.08x = 138,908,146.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,908,146.61/10,363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,404.14

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