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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,019.52, 13,821.12 and 6,870.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,019.52, 13,821.12 and 6,870.24 is: 9,476.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,019.52 : 13,821.12 = 6,870.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,019.52/13,821.12 = 6,870.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,019.52x = 13,821.12 × 6,870.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,019.52x = 94,954,411.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,954,411.47/10,019.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,476.94

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