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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,394.73, 15,594.14 and 3,373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,394.73, 15,594.14 and 3,373.43 is: 5,060.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,394.73 : 15,594.14 = 3,373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,394.73/15,594.14 = 3,373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,394.73x = 15,594.14 × 3,373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,394.73x = 52,605,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,605,778.69/10,394.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.81

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