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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,339.92, 15,508.70 and 2,844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,339.92, 15,508.70 and 2,844.28 is: 4,266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,339.92 : 15,508.70 = 2,844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,339.92/15,508.70 = 2,844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,339.92x = 15,508.70 × 2,844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,339.92x = 44,111,101.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,111,101.07/10,339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.10

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