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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.91, 15,993.93 and 9,804.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.91, 15,993.93 and 9,804.95 is: 14,687.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.91 : 15,993.93 = 9,804.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.91/15,993.93 = 9,804.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.91x = 15,993.93 × 9,804.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.91x = 156,819,683.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,819,683.95/10,676.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,687.74

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