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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.82, 15,849.54 and 9,004.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.82, 15,849.54 and 9,004.68 is: 13,501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.82 : 15,849.54 = 9,004.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.82/15,849.54 = 9,004.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.82x = 15,849.54 × 9,004.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.82x = 142,720,035.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,720,035.85/10,570.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.33

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