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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.91, 15,096.78 and 4,139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.91, 15,096.78 and 4,139.44 is: 6,209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.91 : 15,096.78 = 4,139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.91/15,096.78 = 4,139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.91x = 15,096.78 × 4,139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.91x = 62,492,177.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,492,177.26/10,063.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,209.53

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