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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.20, 15,040.84 and 4,764.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.20, 15,040.84 and 4,764.96 is: 7,143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.20 : 15,040.84 = 4,764.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.20/15,040.84 = 4,764.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.20x = 15,040.84 × 4,764.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.20x = 71,669,000.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,669,000.97/10,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.18

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