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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.62, 15,050.56 and 4,769.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.62, 15,050.56 and 4,769.18 is: 7,153.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.62 : 15,050.56 = 4,769.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.62/15,050.56 = 4,769.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.62x = 15,050.56 × 4,769.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.62x = 71,778,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,778,807.95/10,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,153.83

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