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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.98, 15,362.19 and 7,475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.98, 15,362.19 and 7,475.76 is: 11,201.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.98 : 15,362.19 = 7,475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.98/15,362.19 = 7,475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.98x = 15,362.19 × 7,475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.98x = 114,844,045.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,844,045.51/10,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,201.04

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