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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,675.52, 14,724.80 and 9,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,675.52, 14,724.80 and 9,794.24 is: 13,509.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,675.52 : 14,724.80 = 9,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,675.52/14,724.80 = 9,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,675.52x = 14,724.80 × 9,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,675.52x = 144,218,225.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,218,225.15/10,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,509.25

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