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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,994.80, 16,492.20 and 9,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,994.80, 16,492.20 and 9,569.20 is: 14,353.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,994.80 : 16,492.20 = 9,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,994.80/16,492.20 = 9,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,994.80x = 16,492.20 × 9,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,994.80x = 157,817,160.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,817,160.24/10,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,353.80

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