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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,067.55, 15,097.90 and 3,826.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,067.55, 15,097.90 and 3,826.06 is: 5,737.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,067.55 : 15,097.90 = 3,826.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,067.55/15,097.90 = 3,826.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,067.55x = 15,097.90 × 3,826.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,067.55x = 57,765,471.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,765,471.27/10,067.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,737.79

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