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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.76, 15,488.64 and 3,750.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.76, 15,488.64 and 3,750.72 is: 5,626.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.76 : 15,488.64 = 3,750.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.76/15,488.64 = 3,750.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.76x = 15,488.64 × 3,750.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.76x = 58,093,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,093,551.82/10,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.08

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