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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.91, 15,375.60 and 2,753.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.91, 15,375.60 and 2,753.85 is: 4,130.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.91 : 15,375.60 = 2,753.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.91/15,375.60 = 2,753.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.91x = 15,375.60 × 2,753.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.91x = 42,342,096.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,342,096.06/10,250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.57

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