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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.56, 15,410.40 and 3,700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.56, 15,410.40 and 3,700.80 is: 5,551.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.56 : 15,410.40 = 3,700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.56/15,410.40 = 3,700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.56x = 15,410.40 × 3,700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.56x = 57,030,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,030,808.32/10,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,551.22

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