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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,353.96, 15,528.34 and 2,958.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,353.96, 15,528.34 and 2,958.46 is: 4,436.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,353.96 : 15,528.34 = 2,958.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,353.96/15,528.34 = 2,958.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,353.96x = 15,528.34 × 2,958.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,353.96x = 45,939,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,939,972.76/10,353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.95

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