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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.67, 15,335.66 and 6,736.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.67, 15,335.66 and 6,736.02 is: 10,104.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.67 : 15,335.66 = 6,736.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.67/15,335.66 = 6,736.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.67x = 15,335.66 × 6,736.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.67x = 103,301,271.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,301,271.80/10,223.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.12

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