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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,920.81, 15,070.77 and 6,383.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,920.81, 15,070.77 and 6,383.75 is: 8,809.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,920.81 : 15,070.77 = 6,383.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,920.81/15,070.77 = 6,383.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,920.81x = 15,070.77 × 6,383.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,920.81x = 96,208,065.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,208,065.66/10,920.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,809.61

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