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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.04, 15,869.28 and 6,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.04, 15,869.28 and 6,183.52 is: 9,289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.04 : 15,869.28 = 6,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.04/15,869.28 = 6,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.04x = 15,869.28 × 6,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.04x = 98,128,010.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,128,010.27/10,563.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,289.75

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