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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.62, 15,087.69 and 4,795.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.62, 15,087.69 and 4,795.08 is: 7,191.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.62 : 15,087.69 = 4,795.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.62/15,087.69 = 4,795.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.62x = 15,087.69 × 4,795.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.62x = 72,346,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,346,680.57/10,060.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,191.08

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