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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.97, 15,484.43 and 2,927.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.97, 15,484.43 and 2,927.43 is: 4,391.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.97 : 15,484.43 = 2,927.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.97/15,484.43 = 2,927.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.97x = 15,484.43 × 2,927.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.97x = 45,329,570.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,329,570.28/10,322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.14

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