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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.11, 15,538.59 and 2,964.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.11, 15,538.59 and 2,964.88 is: 4,446.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.11 : 15,538.59 = 2,964.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.11/15,538.59 = 2,964.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.11x = 15,538.59 × 2,964.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.11x = 46,070,074.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,070,074.14/10,362.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.01

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