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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,473.93, 15,701.33 and 9,560.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,473.93, 15,701.33 and 9,560.86 is: 14,332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,473.93 : 15,701.33 = 9,560.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,473.93/15,701.33 = 9,560.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,473.93x = 15,701.33 × 9,560.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,473.93x = 150,118,130.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,118,130.89/10,473.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,332.55

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