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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,089.28, 15,133.92 and 3,934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,089.28, 15,133.92 and 3,934.72 is: 5,902.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,089.28 : 15,133.92 = 3,934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,089.28/15,133.92 = 3,934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,089.28x = 15,133.92 × 3,934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,089.28x = 59,547,737.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,547,737.70/10,089.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.08

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