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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.33, 15,547.35 and 3,789.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.33, 15,547.35 and 3,789.52 is: 5,685.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.33 : 15,547.35 = 3,789.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.33/15,547.35 = 3,789.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.33x = 15,547.35 × 3,789.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.33x = 58,916,966.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,916,966.86/10,363.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,685.14

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