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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.56, 15,036.76 and 7,835.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.56, 15,036.76 and 7,835.13 is: 11,752.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.56 : 15,036.76 = 7,835.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.56/15,036.76 = 7,835.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.56x = 15,036.76 × 7,835.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.56x = 117,814,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,814,969.38/10,024.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,752.63

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