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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.52, 15,484.40 and 3,750.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.52, 15,484.40 and 3,750.08 is: 5,623.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.52 : 15,484.40 = 3,750.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.52/15,484.40 = 3,750.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.52x = 15,484.40 × 3,750.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.52x = 58,067,738.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,067,738.75/10,325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,623.71

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