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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710.68, 16,033.60 and 9,723.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,710.68, 16,033.60 and 9,723.49 is: 14,555.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710.68 : 16,033.60 = 9,723.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710.68/16,033.60 = 9,723.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710.68x = 16,033.60 × 9,723.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710.68x = 155,902,556.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,902,556.83/10,710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,555.80

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