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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.54, 15,397.57 and 4,024.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.54, 15,397.57 and 4,024.54 is: 6,035.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.54 : 15,397.57 = 4,024.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.54/15,397.57 = 4,024.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.54x = 15,397.57 × 4,024.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.54x = 61,968,136.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,968,136.37/10,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,035.93

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