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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.62, 15,452.52 and 6,746.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.62, 15,452.52 and 6,746.74 is: 10,120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.62 : 15,452.52 = 6,746.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.62/15,452.52 = 6,746.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.62x = 15,452.52 × 6,746.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.62x = 104,254,134.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,254,134.78/10,301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,120.17

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