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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.04, 15,521.52 and 3,773.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.04, 15,521.52 and 3,773.92 is: 5,661.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.04 : 15,521.52 = 3,773.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.04/15,521.52 = 3,773.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.04x = 15,521.52 × 3,773.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.04x = 58,576,974.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,576,974.76/10,347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.23

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