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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.76, 15,570.60 and 6,225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.76, 15,570.60 and 6,225.12 is: 9,340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.76 : 15,570.60 = 6,225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.76/15,570.60 = 6,225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.76x = 15,570.60 × 6,225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.76x = 96,928,853.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,928,853.47/10,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,340.96

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