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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,631.22, 15,946.92 and 9,466.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,631.22, 15,946.92 and 9,466.62 is: 14,200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,631.22 : 15,946.92 = 9,466.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,631.22/15,946.92 = 9,466.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,631.22x = 15,946.92 × 9,466.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,631.22x = 150,963,431.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,963,431.81/10,631.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,200.01

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