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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.80, 15,103.21 and 3,827.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.80, 15,103.21 and 3,827.35 is: 5,741.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.80 : 15,103.21 = 3,827.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.80/15,103.21 = 3,827.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.80x = 15,103.21 × 3,827.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.80x = 57,805,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,805,270.79/10,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,741.03

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