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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.52, 15,545.36 and 3,789.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.52, 15,545.36 and 3,789.92 is: 5,684.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.52 : 15,545.36 = 3,789.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.52/15,545.36 = 3,789.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.52x = 15,545.36 × 3,789.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.52x = 58,915,670.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,915,670.77/10,363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,684.91

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