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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.80, 15,522.30 and 10,045.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.80, 15,522.30 and 10,045.80 is: 15,037.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.80 : 15,522.30 = 10,045.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.80/15,522.30 = 10,045.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.80x = 15,522.30 × 10,045.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.80x = 155,933,921.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,933,921.34/10,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,037.31

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