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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,203.69, 15,303.74 and 2,806.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,203.69, 15,303.74 and 2,806.36 is: 4,209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,203.69 : 15,303.74 = 2,806.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,203.69/15,303.74 = 2,806.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,203.69x = 15,303.74 × 2,806.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,203.69x = 42,947,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,947,789.75/10,203.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.05

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