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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,047.98, 15,069.92 and 3,805.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,047.98, 15,069.92 and 3,805.84 is: 5,707.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,047.98 : 15,069.92 = 3,805.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,047.98/15,069.92 = 3,805.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,047.98x = 15,069.92 × 3,805.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,047.98x = 57,353,778.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,353,778.64/10,047.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,707.99

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