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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.38, 15,553.95 and 3,795.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.38, 15,553.95 and 3,795.04 is: 5,691.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.38 : 15,553.95 = 3,795.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.38/15,553.95 = 3,795.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.38x = 15,553.95 × 3,795.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.38x = 59,027,862.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,027,862.41/10,370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.97

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