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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.06, 15,530.49 and 4,826.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.06, 15,530.49 and 4,826.18 is: 7,229.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.06 : 15,530.49 = 4,826.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.06/15,530.49 = 4,826.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.06x = 15,530.49 × 4,826.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.06x = 74,952,940.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,952,940.23/10,368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,229.22

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