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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,093.63, 15,134.95 and 3,518.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,093.63, 15,134.95 and 3,518.05 is: 5,275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,093.63 : 15,134.95 = 3,518.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,093.63/15,134.95 = 3,518.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,093.63x = 15,134.95 × 3,518.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,093.63x = 53,245,510.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,245,510.85/10,093.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,275.16

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