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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,874.22, 15,005.67 and 6,028.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,874.22, 15,005.67 and 6,028.90 is: 8,319.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,874.22 : 15,005.67 = 6,028.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,874.22/15,005.67 = 6,028.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,874.22x = 15,005.67 × 6,028.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,874.22x = 90,467,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,467,653.72/10,874.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,319.46

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