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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,517.58, 15,794.73 and 9,694.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,517.58, 15,794.73 and 9,694.62 is: 14,558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,517.58 : 15,794.73 = 9,694.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,517.58/15,794.73 = 9,694.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,517.58x = 15,794.73 × 9,694.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,517.58x = 153,123,905.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,123,905.35/10,517.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,558.85

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