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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.63, 15,153.05 and 3,176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.63, 15,153.05 and 3,176.13 is: 4,764.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.63 : 15,153.05 = 3,176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.63/15,153.05 = 3,176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.63x = 15,153.05 × 3,176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.63x = 48,127,965.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,127,965.05/10,101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.38

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