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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.70, 15,547.62 and 2,968.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.70, 15,547.62 and 2,968.22 is: 4,452.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.70 : 15,547.62 = 2,968.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.70/15,547.62 = 2,968.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.70x = 15,547.62 × 2,968.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.70x = 46,148,756.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,148,756.64/10,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.92

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