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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.03, 15,552.41 and 4,131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.03, 15,552.41 and 4,131.03 is: 6,196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.03 : 15,552.41 = 4,131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.03/15,552.41 = 4,131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.03x = 15,552.41 × 4,131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.03x = 64,247,451.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,247,451.63/10,368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.69

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