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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.62, 15,043.06 and 6,140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.62, 15,043.06 and 6,140.76 is: 9,206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.62 : 15,043.06 = 6,140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.62/15,043.06 = 6,140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.62x = 15,043.06 × 6,140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.62x = 92,375,821.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,375,821.13/10,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,206.63

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