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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.03, 15,447.02 and 3,724.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.03, 15,447.02 and 3,724.19 is: 5,586.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.03 : 15,447.02 = 3,724.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.03/15,447.02 = 3,724.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.03x = 15,447.02 × 3,724.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.03x = 57,527,618.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,527,618.79/10,298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,586.27

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