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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,626.16, 15,938.84 and 6,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,626.16, 15,938.84 and 6,009.20 is: 9,013.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,626.16 : 15,938.84 = 6,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,626.16/15,938.84 = 6,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,626.16x = 15,938.84 × 6,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,626.16x = 95,779,677.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,779,677.33/10,626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.57

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