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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.11, 15,264.98 and 3,935.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.11, 15,264.98 and 3,935.14 is: 5,903.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.11 : 15,264.98 = 3,935.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.11/15,264.98 = 3,935.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.11x = 15,264.98 × 3,935.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.11x = 60,069,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,069,737.40/10,175.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.60

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