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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.74, 15,295.95 and 4,364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.74, 15,295.95 and 4,364.82 is: 6,542.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.74 : 15,295.95 = 4,364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.74/15,295.95 = 4,364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.74x = 15,295.95 × 4,364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.74x = 66,764,068.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,764,068.48/10,204.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,542.46

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