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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,163.76, 15,246.18 and 3,593.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,163.76, 15,246.18 and 3,593.04 is: 5,389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,163.76 : 15,246.18 = 3,593.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,163.76/15,246.18 = 3,593.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,163.76x = 15,246.18 × 3,593.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,163.76x = 54,780,134.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,780,134.59/10,163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.75

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