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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.83, 15,094.25 and 3,821.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.83, 15,094.25 and 3,821.38 is: 5,732.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.83 : 15,094.25 = 3,821.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.83/15,094.25 = 3,821.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.83x = 15,094.25 × 3,821.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.83x = 57,680,822.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,680,822.55/10,062.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,732.07

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