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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.04, 15,835.77 and 6,169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.04, 15,835.77 and 6,169.64 is: 9,261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.04 : 15,835.77 = 6,169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.04/15,835.77 = 6,169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.04x = 15,835.77 × 6,169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.04x = 97,700,920.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,700,920.84/10,549.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.60

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