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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,069.74, 15,109.74 and 7,127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,069.74, 15,109.74 and 7,127.10 is: 10,694.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,069.74 : 15,109.74 = 7,127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,069.74/15,109.74 = 7,127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,069.74x = 15,109.74 × 7,127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,069.74x = 107,688,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,688,627.95/10,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,694.28

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