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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.95, 15,545.93 and 2,968.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.95, 15,545.93 and 2,968.25 is: 4,452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.95 : 15,545.93 = 2,968.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.95/15,545.93 = 2,968.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.95x = 15,545.93 × 2,968.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.95x = 46,144,114.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,144,114.15/10,363.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.37

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