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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,964.70, 16,427.88 and 9,127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,964.70, 16,427.88 and 9,127.62 is: 13,675.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,964.70 : 16,427.88 = 9,127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,964.70/16,427.88 = 9,127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,964.70x = 16,427.88 × 9,127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,964.70x = 149,947,446.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,947,446.05/10,964.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,675.47

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