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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,407.44, 15,610.55 and 3,011.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,407.44, 15,610.55 and 3,011.73 is: 4,517.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,407.44 : 15,610.55 = 3,011.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,407.44/15,610.55 = 3,011.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,407.44x = 15,610.55 × 3,011.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,407.44x = 47,014,746.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,014,746.69/10,407.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.42

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