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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.89, 15,050.98 and 4,769.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.89, 15,050.98 and 4,769.44 is: 7,154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.89 : 15,050.98 = 4,769.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.89/15,050.98 = 4,769.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.89x = 15,050.98 × 4,769.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.89x = 71,784,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,784,720.20/10,033.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,154.23

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