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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,269.91, 15,404.87 and 3,344.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,269.91, 15,404.87 and 3,344.41 is: 5,016.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,269.91 : 15,404.87 = 3,344.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,269.91/15,404.87 = 3,344.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,269.91x = 15,404.87 × 3,344.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,269.91x = 51,520,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,520,267.52/10,269.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.62

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