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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.76, 15,444.84 and 3,725.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.76, 15,444.84 and 3,725.04 is: 5,587.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.76 : 15,444.84 = 3,725.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.76/15,444.84 = 3,725.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.76x = 15,444.84 × 3,725.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.76x = 57,532,646.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,532,646.79/10,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.99

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