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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,058.91, 15,088.10 and 2,663.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,058.91, 15,088.10 and 2,663.43 is: 3,995.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058.91 : 15,088.10 = 2,663.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058.91/15,088.10 = 2,663.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058.91x = 15,088.10 × 2,663.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058.91x = 40,186,120.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,186,120.65/10,058.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.08

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