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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.98, 15,547.39 and 2,970.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.98, 15,547.39 and 2,970.76 is: 4,454.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.98 : 15,547.39 = 2,970.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.98/15,547.39 = 2,970.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.98x = 15,547.39 × 2,970.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.98x = 46,187,564.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,187,564.32/10,367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.83

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