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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,449.03, 15,677.52 and 6,291.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,449.03, 15,677.52 and 6,291.99 is: 9,440.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,449.03 : 15,677.52 = 6,291.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,449.03/15,677.52 = 6,291.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,449.03x = 15,677.52 × 6,291.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,449.03x = 98,642,799.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,642,799.06/10,449.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.38

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