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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,433.21, 15,628.97 and 6,270.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,433.21, 15,628.97 and 6,270.97 is: 9,393.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,433.21 : 15,628.97 = 6,270.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,433.21/15,628.97 = 6,270.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,433.21x = 15,628.97 × 6,270.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,433.21x = 98,008,802.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,008,802.00/10,433.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.93

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