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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.58, 15,425.72 and 6,912.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.58, 15,425.72 and 6,912.03 is: 10,356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.58 : 15,425.72 = 6,912.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.58/15,425.72 = 6,912.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.58x = 15,425.72 × 6,912.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.58x = 106,623,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,623,059.69/10,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,356.20

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