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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.36, 14,994.46 and 6,051.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.36, 14,994.46 and 6,051.74 is: 9,073.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.36 : 14,994.46 = 6,051.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.36/14,994.46 = 6,051.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.36x = 14,994.46 × 6,051.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.36x = 90,742,573.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,742,573.36/10,001.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.02

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