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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.09, 15,053.38 and 3,795.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.09, 15,053.38 and 3,795.55 is: 5,693.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.09 : 15,053.38 = 3,795.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.09/15,053.38 = 3,795.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.09x = 15,053.38 × 3,795.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.09x = 57,135,809.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,135,809.34/10,036.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,693.03

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