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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.46, 15,529.09 and 2,958.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.46, 15,529.09 and 2,958.96 is: 4,437.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.46 : 15,529.09 = 2,958.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.46/15,529.09 = 2,958.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.46x = 15,529.09 × 2,958.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.46x = 45,949,948.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,949,948.75/10,354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.70

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