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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.97, 15,363.19 and 4,000.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.97, 15,363.19 and 4,000.39 is: 5,996.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.97 : 15,363.19 = 4,000.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.97/15,363.19 = 4,000.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.97x = 15,363.19 × 4,000.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.97x = 61,458,751.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,458,751.64/10,248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.58

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