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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,091.16, 15,131.88 and 3,764.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,091.16, 15,131.88 and 3,764.07 is: 5,644.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,091.16 : 15,131.88 = 3,764.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,091.16/15,131.88 = 3,764.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,091.16x = 15,131.88 × 3,764.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,091.16x = 56,957,455.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,957,455.55/10,091.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,644.29

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