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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.03, 15,060.94 and 2,645.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.03, 15,060.94 and 2,645.48 is: 3,968.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.03 : 15,060.94 = 2,645.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.03/15,060.94 = 2,645.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.03x = 15,060.94 × 2,645.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.03x = 39,843,361.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,843,361.87/10,041.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.06

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