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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.70, 15,054.02 and 4,845.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.70, 15,054.02 and 4,845.94 is: 7,269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.70 : 15,054.02 = 4,845.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.70/15,054.02 = 4,845.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.70x = 15,054.02 × 4,845.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.70x = 72,950,814.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,950,814.52/10,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.13

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