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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.82, 15,054.66 and 7,570.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.82, 15,054.66 and 7,570.71 is: 11,347.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.82 : 15,054.66 = 7,570.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.82/15,054.66 = 7,570.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.82x = 15,054.66 × 7,570.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.82x = 113,974,465.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,974,465.01/10,043.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,347.72

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