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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.36, 13,978.92 and 6,547.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.36, 13,978.92 and 6,547.72 is: 9,037.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.36 : 13,978.92 = 6,547.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.36/13,978.92 = 6,547.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.36x = 13,978.92 × 6,547.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.36x = 91,530,054.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,530,054.06/10,128.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,037.01

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