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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,323.03, 15,483.72 and 3,750.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,323.03, 15,483.72 and 3,750.69 is: 5,625.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,323.03 : 15,483.72 = 3,750.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,323.03/15,483.72 = 3,750.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,323.03x = 15,483.72 × 3,750.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,323.03x = 58,074,633.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,074,633.77/10,323.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.74

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