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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.76, 15,193.18 and 3,887.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.76, 15,193.18 and 3,887.32 is: 5,831.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.76 : 15,193.18 = 3,887.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.76/15,193.18 = 3,887.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.76x = 15,193.18 × 3,887.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.76x = 59,060,752.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,060,752.48/10,128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,831.00

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