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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,070.58, 15,096.54 and 6,784.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,070.58, 15,096.54 and 6,784.68 is: 10,170.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,070.58 : 15,096.54 = 6,784.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,070.58/15,096.54 = 6,784.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,070.58x = 15,096.54 × 6,784.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,070.58x = 102,425,193.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,425,193.01/10,070.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,170.73

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