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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.43, 15,668.03 and 4,822.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.43, 15,668.03 and 4,822.82 is: 7,235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.43 : 15,668.03 = 4,822.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.43/15,668.03 = 4,822.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.43x = 15,668.03 × 4,822.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.43x = 75,563,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,563,985.99/10,443.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,235.55

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