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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.37, 16,446.24 and 9,233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.37, 16,446.24 and 9,233.24 is: 13,833.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.37 : 16,446.24 = 9,233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.37/16,446.24 = 9,233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.37x = 16,446.24 × 9,233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.37x = 151,852,091.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,852,091.30/10,977.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,833.19

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