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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.98, 15,664.36 and 3,047.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.98, 15,664.36 and 3,047.45 is: 4,570.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.98 : 15,664.36 = 3,047.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.98/15,664.36 = 3,047.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.98x = 15,664.36 × 3,047.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.98x = 47,736,353.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,736,353.88/10,444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.27

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