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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.93, 15,065.90 and 4,119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.93, 15,065.90 and 4,119.72 is: 6,179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.93 : 15,065.90 = 4,119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.93/15,065.90 = 4,119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.93x = 15,065.90 × 4,119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.93x = 62,067,268.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,067,268.95/10,043.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,179.58

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