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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.77, 15,513.14 and 2,946.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.77, 15,513.14 and 2,946.74 is: 4,420.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.77 : 15,513.14 = 2,946.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.77/15,513.14 = 2,946.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.77x = 15,513.14 × 2,946.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.77x = 45,713,119.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,713,119.96/10,341.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.24

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