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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.84, 15,405.93 and 3,694.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.84, 15,405.93 and 3,694.54 is: 5,543.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.84 : 15,405.93 = 3,694.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.84/15,405.93 = 3,694.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.84x = 15,405.93 × 3,694.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.84x = 56,917,824.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,917,824.62/10,267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.31

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