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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,047.84, 13,868.90 and 6,069.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,047.84, 13,868.90 and 6,069.23 is: 8,377.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,047.84 : 13,868.90 = 6,069.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,047.84/13,868.90 = 6,069.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,047.84x = 13,868.90 × 6,069.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,047.84x = 84,173,444.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,173,444.26/10,047.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,377.27

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