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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,065.63, 15,089.13 and 3,823.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,065.63, 15,089.13 and 3,823.77 is: 5,732.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,065.63 : 15,089.13 = 3,823.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,065.63/15,089.13 = 3,823.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,065.63x = 15,089.13 × 3,823.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,065.63x = 57,697,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,697,362.62/10,065.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,732.12

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