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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.28, 16,182.12 and 9,308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.28, 16,182.12 and 9,308.48 is: 13,953.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.28 : 16,182.12 = 9,308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.28/16,182.12 = 9,308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.28x = 16,182.12 × 9,308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.28x = 150,630,940.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,630,940.38/10,795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,953.41

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