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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.92, 15,554.94 and 3,793.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.92, 15,554.94 and 3,793.54 is: 5,690.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.92 : 15,554.94 = 3,793.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.92/15,554.94 = 3,793.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.92x = 15,554.94 × 3,793.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.92x = 59,008,248.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,008,248.20/10,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,690.88

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