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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.76, 15,545.24 and 3,790.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.76, 15,545.24 and 3,790.37 is: 5,685.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.76 : 15,545.24 = 3,790.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.76/15,545.24 = 3,790.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.76x = 15,545.24 × 3,790.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.76x = 58,922,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,922,211.34/10,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,685.96

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