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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,071.61, 15,100.93 and 6,604.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,071.61, 15,100.93 and 6,604.81 is: 9,902.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,071.61 : 15,100.93 = 6,604.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,071.61/15,100.93 = 6,604.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,071.61x = 15,100.93 × 6,604.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,071.61x = 99,738,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,738,743.98/10,071.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.96

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