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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.23, 15,547.92 and 5,432.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.23, 15,547.92 and 5,432.22 is: 8,149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.23 : 15,547.92 = 5,432.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.23/15,547.92 = 5,432.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.23x = 15,547.92 × 5,432.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.23x = 84,459,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,459,721.98/10,363.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,149.94

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