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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,653.70, 15,980.55 and 6,206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,653.70, 15,980.55 and 6,206.80 is: 9,310.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,653.70 : 15,980.55 = 6,206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,653.70/15,980.55 = 6,206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,653.70x = 15,980.55 × 6,206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,653.70x = 99,188,077.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,188,077.74/10,653.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,310.20

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