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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,730.49, 16,096.95 and 9,628.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,730.49, 16,096.95 and 9,628.08 is: 14,443.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,730.49 : 16,096.95 = 9,628.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,730.49/16,096.95 = 9,628.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,730.49x = 16,096.95 × 9,628.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,730.49x = 154,982,722.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,982,722.36/10,730.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,443.21

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