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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,445.76, 15,669.25 and 3,783.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,445.76, 15,669.25 and 3,783.71 is: 5,675.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,445.76 : 15,669.25 = 3,783.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,445.76/15,669.25 = 3,783.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,445.76x = 15,669.25 × 3,783.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,445.76x = 59,287,927.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,287,927.63/10,445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,675.79

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