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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.01, 15,271.89 and 4,629.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.01, 15,271.89 and 4,629.93 is: 6,939.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.01 : 15,271.89 = 4,629.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.01/15,271.89 = 4,629.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.01x = 15,271.89 × 4,629.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.01x = 70,707,733.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,707,733.08/10,189.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,939.61

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