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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,413.01, 15,619.52 and 3,017.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,413.01, 15,619.52 and 3,017.48 is: 4,526.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,413.01 : 15,619.52 = 3,017.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,413.01/15,619.52 = 3,017.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,413.01x = 15,619.52 × 3,017.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,413.01x = 47,131,496.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,131,496.02/10,413.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.21

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