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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,994.13, 15,139.31 and 10,748.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,994.13, 15,139.31 and 10,748.97 is: 14,801.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,994.13 : 15,139.31 = 10,748.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,994.13/15,139.31 = 10,748.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,994.13x = 15,139.31 × 10,748.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,994.13x = 162,731,935.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,731,935.27/10,994.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,801.71

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