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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.64, 15,303.72 and 3,964.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.64, 15,303.72 and 3,964.22 is: 5,945.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.64 : 15,303.72 = 3,964.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.64/15,303.72 = 3,964.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.64x = 15,303.72 × 3,964.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.64x = 60,667,312.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,667,312.90/10,204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,945.07

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