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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,495.81, 15,748.75 and 6,546.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,495.81, 15,748.75 and 6,546.05 is: 9,822.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,495.81 : 15,748.75 = 6,546.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,495.81/15,748.75 = 6,546.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,495.81x = 15,748.75 × 6,546.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,495.81x = 103,092,097.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,092,097.39/10,495.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,822.22

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