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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.03, 15,548.26 and 3,344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.03, 15,548.26 and 3,344.44 is: 5,017.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.03 : 15,548.26 = 3,344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.03/15,548.26 = 3,344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.03x = 15,548.26 × 3,344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.03x = 52,000,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,000,205.95/10,364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,017.38

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