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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,118.44, 15,176.52 and 2,723.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,118.44, 15,176.52 and 2,723.44 is: 4,084.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,118.44 : 15,176.52 = 2,723.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,118.44/15,176.52 = 2,723.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,118.44x = 15,176.52 × 2,723.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,118.44x = 41,332,341.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,332,341.63/10,118.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.85

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