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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.58, 15,554.13 and 3,800.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.58, 15,554.13 and 3,800.23 is: 5,696.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.58 : 15,554.13 = 3,800.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.58/15,554.13 = 3,800.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.58x = 15,554.13 × 3,800.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.58x = 59,109,299.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,109,299.96/10,375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,696.96

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