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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.62, 15,055.53 and 3,795.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.62, 15,055.53 and 3,795.49 is: 5,694.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.62 : 15,055.53 = 3,795.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.62/15,055.53 = 3,795.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.62x = 15,055.53 × 3,795.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.62x = 57,143,075.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,143,075.92/10,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,694.03

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