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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.63, 15,541.03 and 6,423.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.63, 15,541.03 and 6,423.34 is: 9,635.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.63 : 15,541.03 = 6,423.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.63/15,541.03 = 6,423.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.63x = 15,541.03 × 6,423.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.63x = 99,825,367.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,825,367.35/10,360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,635.07

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