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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,418.04, 15,629.64 and 3,023.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,418.04, 15,629.64 and 3,023.04 is: 4,535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,418.04 : 15,629.64 = 3,023.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,418.04/15,629.64 = 3,023.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,418.04x = 15,629.64 × 3,023.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,418.04x = 47,249,026.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,249,026.91/10,418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.31

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