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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.96, 15,619.23 and 3,019.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.96, 15,619.23 and 3,019.97 is: 4,529.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.96 : 15,619.23 = 3,019.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.96/15,619.23 = 3,019.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.96x = 15,619.23 × 3,019.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.96x = 47,169,574.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,169,574.69/10,414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.02

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