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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.76, 15,589.93 and 3,467.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.76, 15,589.93 and 3,467.26 is: 5,201.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.76 : 15,589.93 = 3,467.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.76/15,589.93 = 3,467.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.76x = 15,589.93 × 3,467.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.76x = 54,054,340.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,054,340.69/10,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,201.15

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