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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,107.99, 15,151.59 and 3,866.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,107.99, 15,151.59 and 3,866.54 is: 5,795.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,107.99 : 15,151.59 = 3,866.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,107.99/15,151.59 = 3,866.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,107.99x = 15,151.59 × 3,866.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,107.99x = 58,584,153.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,584,153.04/10,107.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,795.83

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