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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,433.44, 15,651.60 and 4,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,433.44, 15,651.60 and 4,276 is: 6,414.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,433.44 : 15,651.60 = 4,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,433.44/15,651.60 = 4,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,433.44x = 15,651.60 × 4,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,433.44x = 66,926,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,926,241.60/10,433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.59

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