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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.22, 15,549.28 and 2,970.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.22, 15,549.28 and 2,970.67 is: 4,455.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.22 : 15,549.28 = 2,970.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.22/15,549.28 = 2,970.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.22x = 15,549.28 × 2,970.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.22x = 46,191,733.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,191,733.32/10,366.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.99

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