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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.81, 15,136.16 and 6,966.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.81, 15,136.16 and 6,966.89 is: 10,445.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.81 : 15,136.16 = 6,966.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.81/15,136.16 = 6,966.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.81x = 15,136.16 × 6,966.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.81x = 105,451,851.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,451,851.23/10,095.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,445.11

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