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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,530.08, 15,795.11 and 3,137.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,530.08, 15,795.11 and 3,137.11 is: 4,705.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,530.08 : 15,795.11 = 3,137.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,530.08/15,795.11 = 3,137.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,530.08x = 15,795.11 × 3,137.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,530.08x = 49,550,965.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,550,965.89/10,530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.66

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