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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.83, 15,059.85 and 6,749.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.83, 15,059.85 and 6,749.23 is: 10,129.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.83 : 15,059.85 = 6,749.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.83/15,059.85 = 6,749.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.83x = 15,059.85 × 6,749.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.83x = 101,642,391.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,642,391.42/10,033.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.97

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