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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,441.47, 15,663.48 and 3,867.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,441.47, 15,663.48 and 3,867.69 is: 5,802.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,441.47 : 15,663.48 = 3,867.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,441.47/15,663.48 = 3,867.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,441.47x = 15,663.48 × 3,867.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,441.47x = 60,581,484.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,581,484.96/10,441.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,802.01

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