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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.63, 15,447.51 and 4,753.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.63, 15,447.51 and 4,753.83 is: 7,131.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.63 : 15,447.51 = 4,753.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.63/15,447.51 = 4,753.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.63x = 15,447.51 × 4,753.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.63x = 73,434,836.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,434,836.46/10,296.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.93

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