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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.76, 15,413.16 and 7,146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.76, 15,413.16 and 7,146.52 is: 10,719.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.76 : 15,413.16 = 7,146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.76/15,413.16 = 7,146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.76x = 15,413.16 × 7,146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.76x = 110,150,456.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,150,456.20/10,275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,719.45

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