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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,084.82, 15,127.22 and 3,064.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,084.82, 15,127.22 and 3,064.81 is: 4,597.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,084.82 : 15,127.22 = 3,064.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,084.82/15,127.22 = 3,064.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,084.82x = 15,127.22 × 3,064.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,084.82x = 46,362,001.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,362,001.99/10,084.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.21

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