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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,061.28, 15,094.08 and 3,821.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,061.28, 15,094.08 and 3,821.04 is: 5,732.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,061.28 : 15,094.08 = 3,821.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,061.28/15,094.08 = 3,821.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,061.28x = 15,094.08 × 3,821.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,061.28x = 57,675,083.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,675,083.44/10,061.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,732.38

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