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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.73, 15,483.87 and 3,304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.73, 15,483.87 and 3,304.38 is: 4,955.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.73 : 15,483.87 = 3,304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.73/15,483.87 = 3,304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.73x = 15,483.87 × 3,304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.73x = 51,164,590.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,164,590.35/10,325.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.06

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