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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.76, 15,316.08 and 6,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.76, 15,316.08 and 6,341.44 is: 9,490.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.76 : 15,316.08 = 6,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.76/15,316.08 = 6,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.76x = 15,316.08 × 6,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.76x = 97,126,002.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,126,002.36/10,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,490.74

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