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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,561.94, 15,837.22 and 4,233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,561.94, 15,837.22 and 4,233.64 is: 6,348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,561.94 : 15,837.22 = 4,233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,561.94/15,837.22 = 4,233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,561.94x = 15,837.22 × 4,233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,561.94x = 67,049,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,049,088.08/10,561.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,348.18

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