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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.30, 15,539.55 and 2,964.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.30, 15,539.55 and 2,964.30 is: 4,446.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.30 : 15,539.55 = 2,964.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.30/15,539.55 = 2,964.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.30x = 15,539.55 × 2,964.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.30x = 46,063,888.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,063,888.07/10,359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.62

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