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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,084.85, 15,127.28 and 3,064.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,084.85, 15,127.28 and 3,064.93 is: 4,597.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,084.85 : 15,127.28 = 3,064.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,084.85/15,127.28 = 3,064.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,084.85x = 15,127.28 × 3,064.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,084.85x = 46,363,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,363,999.99/10,084.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.39

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