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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,203.06, 15,307.02 and 3,629.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,203.06, 15,307.02 and 3,629.82 is: 5,445.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,203.06 : 15,307.02 = 3,629.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,203.06/15,307.02 = 3,629.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,203.06x = 15,307.02 × 3,629.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,203.06x = 55,561,727.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,561,727.34/10,203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,445.59

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