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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.59, 15,670.78 and 6,936.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.59, 15,670.78 and 6,936.02 is: 10,407.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.59 : 15,670.78 = 6,936.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.59/15,670.78 = 6,936.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.59x = 15,670.78 × 6,936.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.59x = 108,692,865.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,692,865.33/10,443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,407.61

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