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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,112.86, 15,169.82 and 3,093.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,112.86, 15,169.82 and 3,093.94 is: 4,641.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,112.86 : 15,169.82 = 3,093.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,112.86/15,169.82 = 3,093.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,112.86x = 15,169.82 × 3,093.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,112.86x = 46,934,516.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,934,516.38/10,112.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.07

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