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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.76, 15,502.80 and 2,941.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.76, 15,502.80 and 2,941.05 is: 4,410.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.76 : 15,502.80 = 2,941.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.76/15,502.80 = 2,941.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.76x = 15,502.80 × 2,941.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.76x = 45,594,579.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,594,579.10/10,336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.92

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