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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.03, 15,055.47 and 7,827.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.03, 15,055.47 and 7,827.54 is: 11,730.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.03 : 15,055.47 = 7,827.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.03/15,055.47 = 7,827.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.03x = 15,055.47 × 7,827.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.03x = 117,847,237.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,847,237.19/10,046.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,730.73

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