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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,028.00, 15,031.98 and 3,449.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,028.00, 15,031.98 and 3,449.69 is: 5,171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,028.00 : 15,031.98 = 3,449.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,028.00/15,031.98 = 3,449.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,028.00x = 15,031.98 × 3,449.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,028.00x = 51,855,652.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,855,652.30/10,028.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.08

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