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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,404.91, 15,604.80 and 3,007.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,404.91, 15,604.80 and 3,007.72 is: 4,510.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,404.91 : 15,604.80 = 3,007.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,404.91/15,604.80 = 3,007.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,404.91x = 15,604.80 × 3,007.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,404.91x = 46,934,869.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,934,869.06/10,404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.84

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