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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,554.72, 15,837.26 and 6,604.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,554.72, 15,837.26 and 6,604.98 is: 9,910.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,554.72 : 15,837.26 = 6,604.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,554.72/15,837.26 = 6,604.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,554.72x = 15,837.26 × 6,604.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,554.72x = 104,604,752.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,604,752.53/10,554.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,910.71

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