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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,230.63, 15,345.89 and 2,835.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,230.63, 15,345.89 and 2,835.06 is: 4,252.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,230.63 : 15,345.89 = 2,835.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,230.63/15,345.89 = 2,835.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,230.63x = 15,345.89 × 2,835.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,230.63x = 43,506,564.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,506,564.36/10,230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.58

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