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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,015.22, 15,009.68 and 7,370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,015.22, 15,009.68 and 7,370.34 is: 11,045.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,015.22 : 15,009.68 = 7,370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,015.22/15,009.68 = 7,370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,015.22x = 15,009.68 × 7,370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,015.22x = 110,626,444.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,626,444.89/10,015.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,045.83

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