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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.56, 15,259.92 and 6,669.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.56, 15,259.92 and 6,669.24 is: 9,996.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.56 : 15,259.92 = 6,669.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.56/15,259.92 = 6,669.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.56x = 15,259.92 × 6,669.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.56x = 101,772,068.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,772,068.86/10,180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,996.71

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