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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,404.73, 15,593.32 and 5,464.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,404.73, 15,593.32 and 5,464.27 is: 8,189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,404.73 : 15,593.32 = 5,464.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,404.73/15,593.32 = 5,464.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,404.73x = 15,593.32 × 5,464.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,404.73x = 85,206,110.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,206,110.68/10,404.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,189.17

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