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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.65, 15,507.83 and 4,788.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.65, 15,507.83 and 4,788.26 is: 7,176.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.65 : 15,507.83 = 4,788.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.65/15,507.83 = 4,788.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.65x = 15,507.83 × 4,788.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.65x = 74,255,457.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,255,457.58/10,346.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,176.76

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