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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,133.91, 15,204.11 and 3,562.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,133.91, 15,204.11 and 3,562.38 is: 5,344.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,133.91 : 15,204.11 = 3,562.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,133.91/15,204.11 = 3,562.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,133.91x = 15,204.11 × 3,562.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,133.91x = 54,162,799.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,162,799.57/10,133.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,344.71

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