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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,419.04, 15,622.39 and 4,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,419.04, 15,622.39 and 4,182 is: 6,270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,419.04 : 15,622.39 = 4,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,419.04/15,622.39 = 4,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,419.04x = 15,622.39 × 4,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,419.04x = 65,332,834.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,332,834.98/10,419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.52

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