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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.76, 15,279.44 and 4,636.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.76, 15,279.44 and 4,636.62 is: 6,955.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.76 : 15,279.44 = 4,636.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.76/15,279.44 = 4,636.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.76x = 15,279.44 × 4,636.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.76x = 70,844,957.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,844,957.09/10,184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.98

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