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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,020.71, 15,054.36 and 6,283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,020.71, 15,054.36 and 6,283.98 is: 9,440.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,020.71 : 15,054.36 = 6,283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,020.71/15,054.36 = 6,283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,020.71x = 15,054.36 × 6,283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,020.71x = 94,601,273.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,601,273.59/10,020.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.57

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