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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.72, 15,804.88 and 6,093.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.72, 15,804.88 and 6,093.11 is: 9,135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.72 : 15,804.88 = 6,093.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.72/15,804.88 = 6,093.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.72x = 15,804.88 × 6,093.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.72x = 96,300,872.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,300,872.38/10,541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,135.21

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