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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.05, 15,539.99 and 2,965.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.05, 15,539.99 and 2,965.82 is: 4,447.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.05 : 15,539.99 = 2,965.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.05/15,539.99 = 2,965.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.05x = 15,539.99 × 2,965.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.05x = 46,088,813.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,088,813.14/10,363.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.42

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