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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.53, 15,493.71 and 3,663.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.53, 15,493.71 and 3,663.69 is: 5,496.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.53 : 15,493.71 = 3,663.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.53/15,493.71 = 3,663.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.53x = 15,493.71 × 3,663.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.53x = 56,764,150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,764,150.39/10,327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,496.39

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