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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.88, 15,545.41 and 2,968.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.88, 15,545.41 and 2,968.04 is: 4,451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.88 : 15,545.41 = 2,968.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.88/15,545.41 = 2,968.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.88x = 15,545.41 × 2,968.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.88x = 46,139,313.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,139,313.55/10,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.94

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