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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.19, 15,077.49 and 4,724.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.19, 15,077.49 and 4,724.98 is: 7,082.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.19 : 15,077.49 = 4,724.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.19/15,077.49 = 4,724.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.19x = 15,077.49 × 4,724.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.19x = 71,240,838.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,240,838.70/10,059.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.16

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