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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.52, 15,947.33 and 10,057.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.52, 15,947.33 and 10,057.46 is: 15,091.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.52 : 15,947.33 = 10,057.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.52/15,947.33 = 10,057.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.52x = 15,947.33 × 10,057.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.52x = 160,389,503.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,389,503.56/10,627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,091.91

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