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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.06, 15,834.84 and 5,019.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.06, 15,834.84 and 5,019.02 is: 7,523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.06 : 15,834.84 = 5,019.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.06/15,834.84 = 5,019.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.06x = 15,834.84 × 5,019.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.06x = 79,475,378.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,475,378.66/10,563.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,523.90

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