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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,135.28, 13,984.08 and 6,156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,135.28, 13,984.08 and 6,156.44 is: 8,494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,135.28 : 13,984.08 = 6,156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,135.28/13,984.08 = 6,156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,135.28x = 13,984.08 × 6,156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,135.28x = 86,092,149.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,092,149.48/10,135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,494.30

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