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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,083.98, 15,122.21 and 2,966.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,083.98, 15,122.21 and 2,966.07 is: 4,448.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,083.98 : 15,122.21 = 2,966.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,083.98/15,122.21 = 2,966.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,083.98x = 15,122.21 × 2,966.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,083.98x = 44,853,518.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,853,518.58/10,083.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.00

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