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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,149.47, 15,224.53 and 2,754.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,149.47, 15,224.53 and 2,754.10 is: 4,131.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,149.47 : 15,224.53 = 2,754.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,149.47/15,224.53 = 2,754.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,149.47x = 15,224.53 × 2,754.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,149.47x = 41,929,788.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,929,788.18/10,149.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.23

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