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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.99, 15,262.08 and 7,062.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.99, 15,262.08 and 7,062.46 is: 10,587.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.99 : 15,262.08 = 7,062.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.99/15,262.08 = 7,062.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.99x = 15,262.08 × 7,062.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.99x = 107,787,890.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,787,890.45/10,180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,587.18

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