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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,388.52, 15,560.64 and 9,669.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,388.52, 15,560.64 and 9,669.24 is: 14,483.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,388.52 : 15,560.64 = 9,669.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,388.52/15,560.64 = 9,669.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,388.52x = 15,560.64 × 9,669.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,388.52x = 150,459,562.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,459,562.71/10,388.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,483.25

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