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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.54, 14,998.55 and 3,761.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.54, 14,998.55 and 3,761.83 is: 5,637.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.54 : 14,998.55 = 3,761.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.54/14,998.55 = 3,761.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.54x = 14,998.55 × 3,761.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.54x = 56,421,995.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,421,995.35/10,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,637.95

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