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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.93, 15,066.95 and 3,469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.93, 15,066.95 and 3,469.28 is: 5,204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.93 : 15,066.95 = 3,469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.93/15,066.95 = 3,469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.93x = 15,066.95 × 3,469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.93x = 52,271,375.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,271,375.61/10,043.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.27

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