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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.07, 15,019.53 and 6,895.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.07, 15,019.53 and 6,895.72 is: 10,321.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.07 : 15,019.53 = 6,895.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.07/15,019.53 = 6,895.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.07x = 15,019.53 × 6,895.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.07x = 103,570,473.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,570,473.41/10,034.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,321.88

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