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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.83, 15,542.16 and 2,965.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.83, 15,542.16 and 2,965.14 is: 4,447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.83 : 15,542.16 = 2,965.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.83/15,542.16 = 2,965.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.83x = 15,542.16 × 2,965.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.83x = 46,084,680.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,084,680.30/10,360.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.97

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