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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.08, 15,637.04 and 2,929.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.08, 15,637.04 and 2,929.14 is: 4,393.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.08 : 15,637.04 = 2,929.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.08/15,637.04 = 2,929.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.08x = 15,637.04 × 2,929.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.08x = 45,803,079.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,803,079.35/10,425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.55

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