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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,300.47, 15,451.79 and 3,375.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,300.47, 15,451.79 and 3,375.51 is: 5,063.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,300.47 : 15,451.79 = 3,375.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,300.47/15,451.79 = 3,375.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,300.47x = 15,451.79 × 3,375.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,300.47x = 52,157,654.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,157,654.79/10,300.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.62

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