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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,522.04, 15,795.27 and 6,142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,522.04, 15,795.27 and 6,142.64 is: 9,221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,522.04 : 15,795.27 = 6,142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,522.04/15,795.27 = 6,142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,522.04x = 15,795.27 × 6,142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,522.04x = 97,024,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,024,578.34/10,522.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,221.08

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