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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.01, 15,469.52 and 3,739.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.01, 15,469.52 and 3,739.19 is: 5,608.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.01 : 15,469.52 = 3,739.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.01/15,469.52 = 3,739.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.01x = 15,469.52 × 3,739.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.01x = 57,843,378.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,843,378.45/10,313.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.78

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