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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.53, 15,552.91 and 4,823.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.53, 15,552.91 and 4,823.17 is: 7,236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.53 : 15,552.91 = 4,823.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.53/15,552.91 = 4,823.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.53x = 15,552.91 × 4,823.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.53x = 75,014,339.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,014,339.81/10,366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.20

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