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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.04, 15,823.49 and 6,194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.04, 15,823.49 and 6,194.12 is: 9,291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.04 : 15,823.49 = 6,194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.04/15,823.49 = 6,194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.04x = 15,823.49 × 6,194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.04x = 98,012,485.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,012,485.79/10,549.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.13

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