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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.26, 15,094.80 and 5,931.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.26, 15,094.80 and 5,931.99 is: 8,897.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.26 : 15,094.80 = 5,931.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.26/15,094.80 = 5,931.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.26x = 15,094.80 × 5,931.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.26x = 89,542,202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,542,202.65/10,063.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,897.93

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