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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.91, 15,725.88 and 6,103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.91, 15,725.88 and 6,103.05 is: 9,156.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.91 : 15,725.88 = 6,103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.91/15,725.88 = 6,103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.91x = 15,725.88 × 6,103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.91x = 95,975,831.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,975,831.93/10,481.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,156.33

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