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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,941.51, 16,326.87 and 9,763.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,941.51, 16,326.87 and 9,763.41 is: 14,568.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,941.51 : 16,326.87 = 9,763.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,941.51/16,326.87 = 9,763.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,941.51x = 16,326.87 × 9,763.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,941.51x = 159,405,925.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,405,925.83/10,941.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,568.91

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