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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,496.22, 15,750.81 and 6,122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,496.22, 15,750.81 and 6,122.22 is: 9,187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,496.22 : 15,750.81 = 6,122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,496.22/15,750.81 = 6,122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,496.22x = 15,750.81 × 6,122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,496.22x = 96,429,924.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,429,924.00/10,496.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,187.11

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