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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.19, 15,494.90 and 3,757.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.19, 15,494.90 and 3,757.70 is: 5,633.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.19 : 15,494.90 = 3,757.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.19/15,494.90 = 3,757.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.19x = 15,494.90 × 3,757.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.19x = 58,225,205.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,225,205.68/10,336.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,633.14

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