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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.04, 15,443.92 and 2,504.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.04, 15,443.92 and 2,504.88 is: 3,757.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.04 : 15,443.92 = 2,504.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.04/15,443.92 = 2,504.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.04x = 15,443.92 × 2,504.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.04x = 38,685,166.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,685,166.33/10,296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.29

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