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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.03, 15,062.22 and 3,799.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.03, 15,062.22 and 3,799.85 is: 5,700.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.03 : 15,062.22 = 3,799.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.03/15,062.22 = 3,799.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.03x = 15,062.22 × 3,799.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.03x = 57,234,101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,234,101.36/10,041.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,700.02

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