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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,070.13, 15,095.88 and 3,828.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,070.13, 15,095.88 and 3,828.27 is: 5,738.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,070.13 : 15,095.88 = 3,828.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,070.13/15,095.88 = 3,828.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,070.13x = 15,095.88 × 3,828.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,070.13x = 57,791,104.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,791,104.53/10,070.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.86

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