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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,395.47, 15,583.48 and 3,819.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,395.47, 15,583.48 and 3,819.89 is: 5,726.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,395.47 : 15,583.48 = 3,819.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,395.47/15,583.48 = 3,819.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,395.47x = 15,583.48 × 3,819.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,395.47x = 59,527,091.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,527,091.95/10,395.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,726.26

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