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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,047.22, 15,069.53 and 2,652.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,047.22, 15,069.53 and 2,652.23 is: 3,978.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,047.22 : 15,069.53 = 2,652.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,047.22/15,069.53 = 2,652.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,047.22x = 15,069.53 × 2,652.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,047.22x = 39,967,903.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,967,903.86/10,047.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.01

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