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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,951.03, 15,112.43 and 6,235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,951.03, 15,112.43 and 6,235.31 is: 8,604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,951.03 : 15,112.43 = 6,235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,951.03/15,112.43 = 6,235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,951.03x = 15,112.43 × 6,235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,951.03x = 94,230,685.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,230,685.90/10,951.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.73

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