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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.97, 15,513.80 and 2,946.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.97, 15,513.80 and 2,946.44 is: 4,419.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.97 : 15,513.80 = 2,946.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.97/15,513.80 = 2,946.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.97x = 15,513.80 × 2,946.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.97x = 45,710,504.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,710,504.92/10,343.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.05

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