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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.22, 15,035.04 and 3,097.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.22, 15,035.04 and 3,097.72 is: 4,646.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.22 : 15,035.04 = 3,097.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.22/15,035.04 = 3,097.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.22x = 15,035.04 × 3,097.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.22x = 46,574,344.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,574,344.11/10,023.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.64

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