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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,954.89, 15,120.09 and 6,975.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,954.89, 15,120.09 and 6,975.09 is: 9,627.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,954.89 : 15,120.09 = 6,975.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,954.89/15,120.09 = 6,975.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,954.89x = 15,120.09 × 6,975.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,954.89x = 105,463,988.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,463,988.56/10,954.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,627.12

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