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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.98, 15,537.36 and 2,964.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.98, 15,537.36 and 2,964.48 is: 4,445.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.98 : 15,537.36 = 2,964.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.98/15,537.36 = 2,964.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.98x = 15,537.36 × 2,964.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.98x = 46,060,192.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,060,192.97/10,359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.97

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