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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.85, 15,552.99 and 4,820.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.85, 15,552.99 and 4,820.85 is: 7,233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.85 : 15,552.99 = 4,820.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.85/15,552.99 = 4,820.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.85x = 15,552.99 × 4,820.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.85x = 74,978,631.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,978,631.84/10,364.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,233.93

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