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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,951.22, 15,112.76 and 6,235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,951.22, 15,112.76 and 6,235.52 is: 8,605.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,951.22 : 15,112.76 = 6,235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,951.22/15,112.76 = 6,235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,951.22x = 15,112.76 × 6,235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,951.22x = 94,235,810.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,235,810.49/10,951.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.05

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