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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,395.73, 15,595.64 and 3,374.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,395.73, 15,595.64 and 3,374.43 is: 5,062.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,395.73 : 15,595.64 = 3,374.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,395.73/15,595.64 = 3,374.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,395.73x = 15,595.64 × 3,374.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,395.73x = 52,626,395.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,626,395.49/10,395.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.31

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