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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.94, 15,448.41 and 2,904.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.94, 15,448.41 and 2,904.18 is: 4,356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.94 : 15,448.41 = 2,904.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.94/15,448.41 = 2,904.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.94x = 15,448.41 × 2,904.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.94x = 44,864,963.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,864,963.35/10,298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.27

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