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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.91, 15,453.78 and 5,619.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.91, 15,453.78 and 5,619.91 is: 8,430.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.91 : 15,453.78 = 5,619.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.91/15,453.78 = 5,619.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.91x = 15,453.78 × 5,619.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.91x = 86,848,837.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,848,837.83/10,301.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,430.36

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