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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.73, 15,115.73 and 6,069.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.73, 15,115.73 and 6,069.11 is: 9,115.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.73 : 15,115.73 = 6,069.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.73/15,115.73 = 6,069.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.73x = 15,115.73 × 6,069.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.73x = 91,738,922.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,738,922.18/10,063.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,115.79

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