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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,291.72, 15,425.92 and 4,733.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,291.72, 15,425.92 and 4,733.59 is: 7,095.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,291.72 : 15,425.92 = 4,733.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,291.72/15,425.92 = 4,733.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,291.72x = 15,425.92 × 4,733.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,291.72x = 73,019,980.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,019,980.65/10,291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.02

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