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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,413.54, 15,619.86 and 3,017.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,413.54, 15,619.86 and 3,017.84 is: 4,526.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,413.54 : 15,619.86 = 3,017.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,413.54/15,619.86 = 3,017.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,413.54x = 15,619.86 × 3,017.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,413.54x = 47,138,238.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,138,238.30/10,413.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.63

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