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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.75, 15,547.13 and 3,787.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.75, 15,547.13 and 3,787.35 is: 5,681.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.75 : 15,547.13 = 3,787.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.75/15,547.13 = 3,787.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.75x = 15,547.13 × 3,787.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.75x = 58,882,403.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,882,403.87/10,364.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,681.02

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