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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.76, 15,367.25 and 3,669.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.76, 15,367.25 and 3,669.80 is: 5,505.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.76 : 15,367.25 = 3,669.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.76/15,367.25 = 3,669.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.76x = 15,367.25 × 3,669.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.76x = 56,394,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,394,638.86/10,243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.27

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