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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,946.76, 15,068.52 and 9,547.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,946.76, 15,068.52 and 9,547.08 is: 13,141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,946.76 : 15,068.52 = 9,547.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,946.76/15,068.52 = 9,547.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,946.76x = 15,068.52 × 9,547.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,946.76x = 143,860,365.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,860,365.92/10,946.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,141.82

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