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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,445.61, 15,667.30 and 2,948.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,445.61, 15,667.30 and 2,948.99 is: 4,423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,445.61 : 15,667.30 = 2,948.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,445.61/15,667.30 = 2,948.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,445.61x = 15,667.30 × 2,948.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,445.61x = 46,202,632.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,202,632.69/10,445.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.16

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