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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,927.41, 15,079.97 and 6,211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,927.41, 15,079.97 and 6,211.69 is: 8,572.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,927.41 : 15,079.97 = 6,211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,927.41/15,079.97 = 6,211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,927.41x = 15,079.97 × 6,211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,927.41x = 93,672,076.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,672,076.68/10,927.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,572.22

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