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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.88, 15,555.75 and 4,826.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.88, 15,555.75 and 4,826.08 is: 7,240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.88 : 15,555.75 = 4,826.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.88/15,555.75 = 4,826.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.88x = 15,555.75 × 4,826.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.88x = 75,073,293.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,073,293.96/10,368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,240.25

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