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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,200.65, 15,301.04 and 2,805.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,200.65, 15,301.04 and 2,805.89 is: 4,208.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,200.65 : 15,301.04 = 2,805.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,200.65/15,301.04 = 2,805.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,200.65x = 15,301.04 × 2,805.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,200.65x = 42,932,944.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,932,944.59/10,200.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.85

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