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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,687.21, 14,752.41 and 9,566.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,687.21, 14,752.41 and 9,566.14 is: 13,204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,687.21 : 14,752.41 = 9,566.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,687.21/14,752.41 = 9,566.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,687.21x = 14,752.41 × 9,566.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,687.21x = 141,123,619.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,123,619.40/10,687.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,204.91

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