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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.76, 15,285.84 and 7,089.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.76, 15,285.84 and 7,089.88 is: 10,617.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.76 : 15,285.84 = 7,089.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.76/15,285.84 = 7,089.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.76x = 15,285.84 × 7,089.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.76x = 108,374,771.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,374,771.30/10,206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,617.94

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