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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.52, 15,416.27 and 4,944.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.52, 15,416.27 and 4,944.03 is: 7,411.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.52 : 15,416.27 = 4,944.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.52/15,416.27 = 4,944.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.52x = 15,416.27 × 4,944.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.52x = 76,218,501.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,218,501.37/10,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,411.71

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