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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.44, 15,386.40 and 4,015.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.44, 15,386.40 and 4,015.86 is: 6,019.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.44 : 15,386.40 = 4,015.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.44/15,386.40 = 4,015.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.44x = 15,386.40 × 4,015.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.44x = 61,789,628.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,789,628.30/10,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.78

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