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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,164.76, 15,247.68 and 3,594.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,164.76, 15,247.68 and 3,594.04 is: 5,391.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,164.76 : 15,247.68 = 3,594.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,164.76/15,247.68 = 3,594.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,164.76x = 15,247.68 × 3,594.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,164.76x = 54,800,771.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,800,771.83/10,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.25

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