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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,045.08, 15,067.00 and 2,649.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,045.08, 15,067.00 and 2,649.38 is: 3,973.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,045.08 : 15,067.00 = 2,649.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,045.08/15,067.00 = 2,649.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,045.08x = 15,067.00 × 2,649.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,045.08x = 39,918,119.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,918,119.88/10,045.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.90

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