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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,029.53, 15,033.63 and 3,786.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,029.53, 15,033.63 and 3,786.89 is: 5,676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,029.53 : 15,033.63 = 3,786.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,029.53/15,033.63 = 3,786.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,029.53x = 15,033.63 × 3,786.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,029.53x = 56,930,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,930,610.19/10,029.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,676.30

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