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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,188.64, 15,263.08 and 4,844.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,188.64, 15,263.08 and 4,844.22 is: 7,256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188.64 : 15,263.08 = 4,844.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188.64/15,263.08 = 4,844.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188.64x = 15,263.08 × 4,844.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188.64x = 73,937,717.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,937,717.40/10,188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,256.88

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