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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,202.69, 15,305.29 and 3,629.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,202.69, 15,305.29 and 3,629.54 is: 5,444.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,202.69 : 15,305.29 = 3,629.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,202.69/15,305.29 = 3,629.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,202.69x = 15,305.29 × 3,629.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,202.69x = 55,551,191.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,551,191.46/10,202.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,444.76

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