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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.64, 15,545.52 and 3,787.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.64, 15,545.52 and 3,787.25 is: 5,680.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.64 : 15,545.52 = 3,787.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.64/15,545.52 = 3,787.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.64x = 15,545.52 × 3,787.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.64x = 58,874,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,874,692.89/10,363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,680.89

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