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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,919.61, 15,064.79 and 6,720.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,919.61, 15,064.79 and 6,720.57 is: 9,271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,919.61 : 15,064.79 = 6,720.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,919.61/15,064.79 = 6,720.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,919.61x = 15,064.79 × 6,720.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,919.61x = 101,243,942.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,243,942.13/10,919.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,271.75

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