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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.54, 15,396.08 and 4,023.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.54, 15,396.08 and 4,023.54 is: 6,034.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.54 : 15,396.08 = 4,023.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.54/15,396.08 = 4,023.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.54x = 15,396.08 × 4,023.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.54x = 61,946,723.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,946,723.61/10,265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.44

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