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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.73, 15,544.44 and 4,822.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.73, 15,544.44 and 4,822.56 is: 7,224.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.73 : 15,544.44 = 4,822.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.73/15,544.44 = 4,822.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.73x = 15,544.44 × 4,822.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.73x = 74,963,994.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,963,994.57/10,376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,224.24

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