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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.73, 15,641.24 and 6,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.73, 15,641.24 and 6,049.44 is: 9,071.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.73 : 15,641.24 = 6,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.73/15,641.24 = 6,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.73x = 15,641.24 × 6,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.73x = 94,620,712.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,620,712.66/10,430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,071.34

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