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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.65, 15,543.26 and 2,966.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.65, 15,543.26 and 2,966.12 is: 4,448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.65 : 15,543.26 = 2,966.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.65/15,543.26 = 2,966.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.65x = 15,543.26 × 2,966.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.65x = 46,103,159.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,103,159.52/10,363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.55

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