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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,090.91, 15,134.27 and 3,849.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,090.91, 15,134.27 and 3,849.53 is: 5,773.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,090.91 : 15,134.27 = 3,849.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,090.91/15,134.27 = 3,849.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,090.91x = 15,134.27 × 3,849.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,090.91x = 58,259,731.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,259,731.47/10,090.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.48

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