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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.16, 15,544.94 and 3,789.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.16, 15,544.94 and 3,789.33 is: 5,684.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.16 : 15,544.94 = 3,789.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.16/15,544.94 = 3,789.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.16x = 15,544.94 × 3,789.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.16x = 58,904,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,904,888.54/10,363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,684.07

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