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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,403.31, 15,604.35 and 3,007.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,403.31, 15,604.35 and 3,007.61 is: 4,511.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,403.31 : 15,604.35 = 3,007.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,403.31/15,604.35 = 3,007.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,403.31x = 15,604.35 × 3,007.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,403.31x = 46,931,721.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,931,721.08/10,403.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.23

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