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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.44, 15,378.66 and 7,336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.44, 15,378.66 and 7,336.44 is: 11,004.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.44 : 15,378.66 = 7,336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.44/15,378.66 = 7,336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.44x = 15,378.66 × 7,336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.44x = 112,824,616.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,824,616.37/10,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,004.66

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