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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.57, 15,394.59 and 2,867.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.57, 15,394.59 and 2,867.04 is: 4,299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.57 : 15,394.59 = 2,867.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.57/15,394.59 = 2,867.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.57x = 15,394.59 × 2,867.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.57x = 44,136,905.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,136,905.31/10,264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,299.93

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