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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.66, 15,303.87 and 3,632.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.66, 15,303.87 and 3,632.02 is: 5,446.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.66 : 15,303.87 = 3,632.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.66/15,303.87 = 3,632.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.66x = 15,303.87 × 3,632.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.66x = 55,583,867.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,583,867.24/10,205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,446.38

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