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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,195.88, 15,296.01 and 3,175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,195.88, 15,296.01 and 3,175.74 is: 4,764.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,195.88 : 15,296.01 = 3,175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,195.88/15,296.01 = 3,175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,195.88x = 15,296.01 × 3,175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,195.88x = 48,576,138.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,576,138.89/10,195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.29

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