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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,895.12, 15,035.08 and 10,002.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,895.12, 15,035.08 and 10,002.52 is: 13,803.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,895.12 : 15,035.08 = 10,002.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,895.12/15,035.08 = 10,002.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,895.12x = 15,035.08 × 10,002.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,895.12x = 150,388,688.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,388,688.40/10,895.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,803.31

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