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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,203.52, 15,302.72 and 6,528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,203.52, 15,302.72 and 6,528.64 is: 9,791.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,203.52 : 15,302.72 = 6,528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,203.52/15,302.72 = 6,528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,203.52x = 15,302.72 × 6,528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,203.52x = 99,905,949.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,905,949.90/10,203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,791.32

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