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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.74, 15,534.93 and 4,806.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.74, 15,534.93 and 4,806.39 is: 7,203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.74 : 15,534.93 = 4,806.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.74/15,534.93 = 4,806.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.74x = 15,534.93 × 4,806.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.74x = 74,666,932.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,666,932.20/10,364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,203.94

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