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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.22, 15,187.86 and 4,581.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.22, 15,187.86 and 4,581.34 is: 6,869.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.22 : 15,187.86 = 4,581.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.22/15,187.86 = 4,581.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.22x = 15,187.86 × 4,581.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.22x = 69,580,750.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,580,750.53/10,128.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.99

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