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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,352.54, 15,508.76 and 6,195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,352.54, 15,508.76 and 6,195.82 is: 9,281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,352.54 : 15,508.76 = 6,195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,352.54/15,508.76 = 6,195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,352.54x = 15,508.76 × 6,195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,352.54x = 96,089,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,089,454.40/10,352.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,281.73

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