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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.78, 15,480.25 and 4,395.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.78, 15,480.25 and 4,395.93 is: 6,592.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.78 : 15,480.25 = 4,395.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.78/15,480.25 = 4,395.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.78x = 15,480.25 × 4,395.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.78x = 68,050,095.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,050,095.38/10,322.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.23

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