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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.81, 15,046.65 and 4,113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.81, 15,046.65 and 4,113.87 is: 6,169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.81 : 15,046.65 = 4,113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.81/15,046.65 = 4,113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.81x = 15,046.65 × 4,113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.81x = 61,899,962.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,899,962.04/10,032.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,169.75

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