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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,211.59, 15,308.25 and 4,943.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,211.59, 15,308.25 and 4,943.62 is: 7,411.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,211.59 : 15,308.25 = 4,943.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,211.59/15,308.25 = 4,943.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,211.59x = 15,308.25 × 4,943.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,211.59x = 75,678,170.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,678,170.87/10,211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,411.01

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