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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.76, 15,019.80 and 3,775.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.76, 15,019.80 and 3,775.39 is: 5,662.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.76 : 15,019.80 = 3,775.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.76/15,019.80 = 3,775.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.76x = 15,019.80 × 3,775.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.76x = 56,705,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,705,602.72/10,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.21

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