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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.34, 15,519.36 and 4,795.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.34, 15,519.36 and 4,795.94 is: 7,188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.34 : 15,519.36 = 4,795.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.34/15,519.36 = 4,795.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.34x = 15,519.36 × 4,795.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.34x = 74,429,919.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,429,919.40/10,354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,188.28

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