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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,194.63, 15,295.84 and 3,959.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,194.63, 15,295.84 and 3,959.02 is: 5,940.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,194.63 : 15,295.84 = 3,959.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,194.63/15,295.84 = 3,959.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,194.63x = 15,295.84 × 3,959.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,194.63x = 60,556,536.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,556,536.48/10,194.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,940.04

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