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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,129.43, 15,199.59 and 4,935.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,129.43, 15,199.59 and 4,935.30 is: 7,405.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,129.43 : 15,199.59 = 4,935.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,129.43/15,199.59 = 4,935.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,129.43x = 15,199.59 × 4,935.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,129.43x = 75,014,536.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,014,536.53/10,129.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,405.61

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