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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,102.73, 15,153.86 and 4,552.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,102.73, 15,153.86 and 4,552.13 is: 6,828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,102.73 : 15,153.86 = 4,552.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,102.73/15,153.86 = 4,552.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,102.73x = 15,153.86 × 4,552.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,102.73x = 68,982,389.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,982,389.99/10,102.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,828.10

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