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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,129.68, 15,194.52 and 2,734.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,129.68, 15,194.52 and 2,734.13 is: 4,101.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,129.68 : 15,194.52 = 2,734.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,129.68/15,194.52 = 2,734.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,129.68x = 15,194.52 × 2,734.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,129.68x = 41,543,799.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,543,799.75/10,129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.19

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