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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,407.04, 15,608.22 and 3,009.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,407.04, 15,608.22 and 3,009.85 is: 4,514.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,407.04 : 15,608.22 = 3,009.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,407.04/15,608.22 = 3,009.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,407.04x = 15,608.22 × 3,009.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,407.04x = 46,978,400.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,978,400.97/10,407.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.10

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