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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,047.62, 13,865.91 and 6,067.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,047.62, 13,865.91 and 6,067.90 is: 8,373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,047.62 : 13,865.91 = 6,067.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,047.62/13,865.91 = 6,067.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,047.62x = 13,865.91 × 6,067.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,047.62x = 84,136,885.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,136,885.96/10,047.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,373.81

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