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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,754.23, 16,211.14 and 9,819.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,754.23, 16,211.14 and 9,819.97 is: 14,802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,754.23 : 16,211.14 = 9,819.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,754.23/16,211.14 = 9,819.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,754.23x = 16,211.14 × 9,819.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,754.23x = 159,192,911.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,192,911.78/10,754.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,802.82

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