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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.62, 15,492.19 and 2,932.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.62, 15,492.19 and 2,932.62 is: 4,399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.62 : 15,492.19 = 2,932.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.62/15,492.19 = 2,932.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.62x = 15,492.19 × 2,932.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.62x = 45,432,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,432,706.24/10,327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.15

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