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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,070.94, 15,106.41 and 3,829.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,070.94, 15,106.41 and 3,829.51 is: 5,744.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,070.94 : 15,106.41 = 3,829.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,070.94/15,106.41 = 3,829.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,070.94x = 15,106.41 × 3,829.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,070.94x = 57,850,162.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,850,162.52/10,070.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,744.27

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