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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,018.97, 15,028.66 and 3,093.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,018.97, 15,028.66 and 3,093.47 is: 4,640.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,018.97 : 15,028.66 = 3,093.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,018.97/15,028.66 = 3,093.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,018.97x = 15,028.66 × 3,093.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,018.97x = 46,490,693.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,490,693.93/10,018.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.27

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