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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,599.04, 15,910.40 and 6,224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,599.04, 15,910.40 and 6,224.64 is: 9,343.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,599.04 : 15,910.40 = 6,224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,599.04/15,910.40 = 6,224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,599.04x = 15,910.40 × 6,224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,599.04x = 99,036,512.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,036,512.26/10,599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.91

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