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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,029.91, 15,054.59 and 4,839.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,029.91, 15,054.59 and 4,839.43 is: 7,263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,029.91 : 15,054.59 = 4,839.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,029.91/15,054.59 = 4,839.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,029.91x = 15,054.59 × 4,839.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,029.91x = 72,855,634.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,855,634.48/10,029.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.84

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