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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.76, 15,677.58 and 3,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.76, 15,677.58 and 3,055.76 is: 4,584.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.76 : 15,677.58 = 3,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.76/15,677.58 = 3,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.76x = 15,677.58 × 3,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.76x = 47,906,921.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,906,921.86/10,450.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.06

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