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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.79, 15,535.01 and 4,806.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.79, 15,535.01 and 4,806.43 is: 7,204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.79 : 15,535.01 = 4,806.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.79/15,535.01 = 4,806.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.79x = 15,535.01 × 4,806.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.79x = 74,667,914.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,667,914.08/10,364.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,204.00

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