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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,070.82, 13,895.91 and 6,037.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,070.82, 13,895.91 and 6,037.74 is: 8,330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,070.82 : 13,895.91 = 6,037.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,070.82/13,895.91 = 6,037.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,070.82x = 13,895.91 × 6,037.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,070.82x = 83,899,891.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,899,891.64/10,070.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.99

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