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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.00, 15,394.54 and 2,867.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.00, 15,394.54 and 2,867.42 is: 4,301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.00 : 15,394.54 = 2,867.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.00/15,394.54 = 2,867.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.00x = 15,394.54 × 2,867.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.00x = 44,142,561.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,142,561.99/10,263.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.13

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