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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.00, 15,397.48 and 2,473.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.00, 15,397.48 and 2,473.82 is: 3,710.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.00 : 15,397.48 = 2,473.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.00/15,397.48 = 2,473.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.00x = 15,397.48 × 2,473.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.00x = 38,090,510.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,090,510.80/10,265.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.72

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