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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,440.08, 15,664.08 and 6,282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,440.08, 15,664.08 and 6,282.96 is: 9,426.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,440.08 : 15,664.08 = 6,282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,440.08/15,664.08 = 6,282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,440.08x = 15,664.08 × 6,282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,440.08x = 98,416,788.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,416,788.08/10,440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,426.82

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