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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.19, 15,151.71 and 3,865.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.19, 15,151.71 and 3,865.66 is: 5,796.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.19 : 15,151.71 = 3,865.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.19/15,151.71 = 3,865.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.19x = 15,151.71 × 3,865.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.19x = 58,571,264.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,571,264.19/10,105.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,796.16

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