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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,188.63, 15,280.01 and 2,793.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,188.63, 15,280.01 and 2,793.33 is: 4,189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188.63 : 15,280.01 = 2,793.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188.63/15,280.01 = 2,793.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188.63x = 15,280.01 × 2,793.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188.63x = 42,682,106.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,682,106.84/10,188.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.19

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