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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,165.88, 15,246.02 and 4,904.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,165.88, 15,246.02 and 4,904.33 is: 7,355.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,165.88 : 15,246.02 = 4,904.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,165.88/15,246.02 = 4,904.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,165.88x = 15,246.02 × 4,904.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,165.88x = 74,771,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,771,449.30/10,165.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,355.14

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