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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.68, 15,553.28 and 3,796.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.68, 15,553.28 and 3,796.92 is: 5,694.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.68 : 15,553.28 = 3,796.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.68/15,553.28 = 3,796.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.68x = 15,553.28 × 3,796.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.68x = 59,054,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,054,569.39/10,370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,694.38

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