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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,092.61, 15,139.44 and 3,072.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,092.61, 15,139.44 and 3,072.08 is: 4,608.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,092.61 : 15,139.44 = 3,072.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,092.61/15,139.44 = 3,072.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,092.61x = 15,139.44 × 3,072.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,092.61x = 46,509,608.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,509,608.68/10,092.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.29

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