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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.92, 15,464.28 and 4,396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.92, 15,464.28 and 4,396.88 is: 6,590.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.92 : 15,464.28 = 4,396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.92/15,464.28 = 4,396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.92x = 15,464.28 × 4,396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.92x = 67,994,583.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,994,583.45/10,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.59

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