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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.76, 15,547.56 and 4,124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.76, 15,547.56 and 4,124.56 is: 6,184.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.76 : 15,547.56 = 4,124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.76/15,547.56 = 4,124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.76x = 15,547.56 × 4,124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.76x = 64,126,844.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,126,844.07/10,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.62

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