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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.96, 15,096.28 and 2,669.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.96, 15,096.28 and 2,669.17 is: 4,003.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.96 : 15,096.28 = 2,669.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.96/15,096.28 = 2,669.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.96x = 15,096.28 × 2,669.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.96x = 40,294,464.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,294,464.77/10,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.84

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