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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.03, 15,432.11 and 4,737.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.03, 15,432.11 and 4,737.71 is: 7,101.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.03 : 15,432.11 = 4,737.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.03/15,432.11 = 4,737.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.03x = 15,432.11 × 4,737.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.03x = 73,112,861.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,112,861.87/10,296.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.07

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