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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,352.71, 15,525.48 and 2,955.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,352.71, 15,525.48 and 2,955.18 is: 4,431.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,352.71 : 15,525.48 = 2,955.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,352.71/15,525.48 = 2,955.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,352.71x = 15,525.48 × 2,955.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,352.71x = 45,880,642.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,880,642.74/10,352.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.75

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