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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.26, 15,565.82 and 4,827.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.26, 15,565.82 and 4,827.54 is: 7,241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.26 : 15,565.82 = 4,827.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.26/15,565.82 = 4,827.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.26x = 15,565.82 × 4,827.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.26x = 75,144,618.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,144,618.68/10,377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,241.28

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