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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.71, 15,383.12 and 6,748.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.71, 15,383.12 and 6,748.04 is: 10,108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.71 : 15,383.12 = 6,748.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.71/15,383.12 = 6,748.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.71x = 15,383.12 × 6,748.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.71x = 103,805,913.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,805,913.80/10,268.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,108.96

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