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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.55, 15,551.60 and 3,795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.55, 15,551.60 and 3,795.80 is: 5,692.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.55 : 15,551.60 = 3,795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.55/15,551.60 = 3,795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.55x = 15,551.60 × 3,795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.55x = 59,030,666.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,030,666.54/10,369.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,692.69

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