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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,610.91, 15,894.48 and 6,215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,610.91, 15,894.48 and 6,215.04 is: 9,309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,610.91 : 15,894.48 = 6,215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,610.91/15,894.48 = 6,215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,610.91x = 15,894.48 × 6,215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,610.91x = 98,784,828.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,784,828.98/10,610.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.74

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