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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.80, 15,180.90 and 7,647.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.80, 15,180.90 and 7,647.40 is: 11,483.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.80 : 15,180.90 = 7,647.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.80/15,180.90 = 7,647.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.80x = 15,180.90 × 7,647.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.80x = 116,094,414.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,094,414.66/10,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,483.35

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