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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.57, 15,255.59 and 3,594.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.57, 15,255.59 and 3,594.41 is: 5,392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.57 : 15,255.59 = 3,594.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.57/15,255.59 = 3,594.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.57x = 15,255.59 × 3,594.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.57x = 54,834,751.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,834,751.00/10,169.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.04

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