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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,104.54, 15,161.22 and 3,535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,104.54, 15,161.22 and 3,535.44 is: 5,304.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,104.54 : 15,161.22 = 3,535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,104.54/15,161.22 = 3,535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,104.54x = 15,161.22 × 3,535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,104.54x = 53,601,583.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,601,583.64/10,104.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,304.70

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