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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.32, 15,051.96 and 4,844.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.32, 15,051.96 and 4,844.56 is: 7,267.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.32 : 15,051.96 = 4,844.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.32/15,051.96 = 4,844.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.32x = 15,051.96 × 4,844.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.32x = 72,920,123.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,920,123.34/10,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,267.07

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