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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,290.06, 15,401.26 and 7,811.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,290.06, 15,401.26 and 7,811.24 is: 11,691.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,290.06 : 15,401.26 = 7,811.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,290.06/15,401.26 = 7,811.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,290.06x = 15,401.26 × 7,811.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,290.06x = 120,302,892.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,302,892.89/10,290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,691.17

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