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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.83, 15,091.33 and 3,819.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.83, 15,091.33 and 3,819.17 is: 5,728.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.83 : 15,091.33 = 3,819.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.83/15,091.33 = 3,819.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.83x = 15,091.33 × 3,819.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.83x = 57,636,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,636,307.52/10,060.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,728.78

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