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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,195.02, 15,294.96 and 3,955.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,195.02, 15,294.96 and 3,955.19 is: 5,933.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,195.02 : 15,294.96 = 3,955.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,195.02/15,294.96 = 3,955.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,195.02x = 15,294.96 × 3,955.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,195.02x = 60,494,396.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,494,396.37/10,195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.72

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