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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,535.80, 15,803.70 and 9,110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,535.80, 15,803.70 and 9,110.20 is: 13,665.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,535.80 : 15,803.70 = 9,110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,535.80/15,803.70 = 9,110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,535.80x = 15,803.70 × 9,110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,535.80x = 143,974,867.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,974,867.74/10,535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,665.30

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