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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.53, 15,065.17 and 6,583.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.53, 15,065.17 and 6,583.25 is: 9,862.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.53 : 15,065.17 = 6,583.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.53/15,065.17 = 6,583.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.53x = 15,065.17 × 6,583.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.53x = 99,177,780.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,177,780.40/10,056.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,862.03

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