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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,090.28, 15,114.90 and 7,465.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,090.28, 15,114.90 and 7,465.61 is: 11,183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,090.28 : 15,114.90 = 7,465.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,090.28/15,114.90 = 7,465.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,090.28x = 15,114.90 × 7,465.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,090.28x = 112,841,948.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,841,948.59/10,090.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,183.23

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