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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,064.96, 15,098.68 and 2,669.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,064.96, 15,098.68 and 2,669.58 is: 4,004.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,064.96 : 15,098.68 = 2,669.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,064.96/15,098.68 = 2,669.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,064.96x = 15,098.68 × 2,669.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,064.96x = 40,307,134.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,307,134.15/10,064.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.70

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