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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.27, 15,580.25 and 4,844.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.27, 15,580.25 and 4,844.88 is: 7,263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.27 : 15,580.25 = 4,844.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.27/15,580.25 = 4,844.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.27x = 15,580.25 × 4,844.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.27x = 75,484,441.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,484,441.62/10,392.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.52

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