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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.71, 15,457.19 and 4,752.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.71, 15,457.19 and 4,752.08 is: 7,130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.71 : 15,457.19 = 4,752.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.71/15,457.19 = 4,752.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.71x = 15,457.19 × 4,752.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.71x = 73,453,803.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,453,803.46/10,301.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.25

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