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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,070.48, 15,102.12 and 3,828.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,070.48, 15,102.12 and 3,828.83 is: 5,741.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,070.48 : 15,102.12 = 3,828.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,070.48/15,102.12 = 3,828.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,070.48x = 15,102.12 × 3,828.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,070.48x = 57,823,487.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,823,487.87/10,070.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,741.88

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