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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,881.22, 15,015.90 and 6,035.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,881.22, 15,015.90 and 6,035.89 is: 8,329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,881.22 : 15,015.90 = 6,035.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,881.22/15,015.90 = 6,035.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,881.22x = 15,015.90 × 6,035.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,881.22x = 90,634,320.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,634,320.65/10,881.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.43

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