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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.96, 15,053.44 and 3,460.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.96, 15,053.44 and 3,460.28 is: 5,190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.96 : 15,053.44 = 3,460.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.96/15,053.44 = 3,460.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.96x = 15,053.44 × 3,460.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.96x = 52,089,117.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,089,117.36/10,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.76

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