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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.82, 15,035.83 and 4,477.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.82, 15,035.83 and 4,477.44 is: 6,716.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.82 : 15,035.83 = 4,477.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.82/15,035.83 = 4,477.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.82x = 15,035.83 × 4,477.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.82x = 67,322,071.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,322,071.87/10,023.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.21

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