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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.04, 16,039.35 and 9,893.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.04, 16,039.35 and 9,893.52 is: 14,872.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.04 : 16,039.35 = 9,893.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.04/16,039.35 = 9,893.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.04x = 16,039.35 × 9,893.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.04x = 158,685,630.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,685,630.01/10,670.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,872.07

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