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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,210.73, 15,323.72 and 7,584.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,210.73, 15,323.72 and 7,584.30 is: 11,382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,210.73 : 15,323.72 = 7,584.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,210.73/15,323.72 = 7,584.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,210.73x = 15,323.72 × 7,584.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,210.73x = 116,219,651.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,219,651.67/10,210.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,382.12

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