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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,058.76, 15,082.26 and 3,036.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,058.76, 15,082.26 and 3,036.68 is: 4,553.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058.76 : 15,082.26 = 3,036.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058.76/15,082.26 = 3,036.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058.76x = 15,082.26 × 3,036.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058.76x = 45,799,921.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,799,921.89/10,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.24

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