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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.73, 15,313.92 and 6,950.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.73, 15,313.92 and 6,950.53 is: 10,428.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.73 : 15,313.92 = 6,950.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.73/15,313.92 = 6,950.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.73x = 15,313.92 × 6,950.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.73x = 106,439,860.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,439,860.38/10,206.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,428.40

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