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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.02, 15,239.76 and 4,004.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.02, 15,239.76 and 4,004.02 is: 6,005.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.02 : 15,239.76 = 4,004.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.02/15,239.76 = 4,004.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.02x = 15,239.76 × 4,004.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.02x = 61,020,303.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,020,303.84/10,160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,005.92

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