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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.60, 15,518.82 and 4,795.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.60, 15,518.82 and 4,795.62 is: 7,192.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.60 : 15,518.82 = 4,795.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.60/15,518.82 = 4,795.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.60x = 15,518.82 × 4,795.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.60x = 74,422,363.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,422,363.57/10,347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,192.23

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