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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.92, 15,499.32 and 4,486.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.92, 15,499.32 and 4,486.12 is: 6,731.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.92 : 15,499.32 = 4,486.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.92/15,499.32 = 4,486.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.92x = 15,499.32 × 4,486.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.92x = 69,531,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,531,809.44/10,328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,731.76

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