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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.91, 15,489.46 and 2,929.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.91, 15,489.46 and 2,929.79 is: 4,394.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.91 : 15,489.46 = 2,929.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.91/15,489.46 = 2,929.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.91x = 15,489.46 × 2,929.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.91x = 45,380,850.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,380,850.36/10,325.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,394.85

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