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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.06, 15,337.93 and 2,828.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.06, 15,337.93 and 2,828.90 is: 4,243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.06 : 15,337.93 = 2,828.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.06/15,337.93 = 2,828.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.06x = 15,337.93 × 2,828.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.06x = 43,389,477.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,389,477.25/10,225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,243.44

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