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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,399.02, 15,598.64 and 3,003.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,399.02, 15,598.64 and 3,003.54 is: 4,505.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,399.02 : 15,598.64 = 3,003.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,399.02/15,598.64 = 3,003.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,399.02x = 15,598.64 × 3,003.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,399.02x = 46,851,139.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,851,139.19/10,399.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.34

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