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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,390.95, 15,584.19 and 2,994.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,390.95, 15,584.19 and 2,994.03 is: 4,490.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,390.95 : 15,584.19 = 2,994.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,390.95/15,584.19 = 2,994.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,390.95x = 15,584.19 × 2,994.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,390.95x = 46,659,454.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,659,454.46/10,390.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.40

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