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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.96, 15,590.82 and 3,819.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.96, 15,590.82 and 3,819.24 is: 5,729.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.96 : 15,590.82 = 3,819.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.96/15,590.82 = 3,819.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.96x = 15,590.82 × 3,819.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.96x = 59,545,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,545,083.38/10,392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,729.37

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