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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.56, 15,057.90 and 4,195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.56, 15,057.90 and 4,195.88 is: 6,295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.56 : 15,057.90 = 4,195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.56/15,057.90 = 4,195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.56x = 15,057.90 × 4,195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.56x = 63,181,141.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,181,141.45/10,035.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,295.73

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