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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.03, 15,009.05 and 2,610.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.03, 15,009.05 and 2,610.48 is: 3,915.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.03 : 15,009.05 = 2,610.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.03/15,009.05 = 2,610.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.03x = 15,009.05 × 2,610.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.03x = 39,180,824.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,180,824.84/10,006.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.72

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