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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,334.64, 15,512.88 and 6,441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,334.64, 15,512.88 and 6,441.72 is: 9,669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,334.64 : 15,512.88 = 6,441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,334.64/15,512.88 = 6,441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,334.64x = 15,512.88 × 6,441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,334.64x = 99,929,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,929,629.35/10,334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,669.39

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