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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.52, 15,675.20 and 4,903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.52, 15,675.20 and 4,903.44 is: 7,354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.52 : 15,675.20 = 4,903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.52/15,675.20 = 4,903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.52x = 15,675.20 × 4,903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.52x = 76,862,402.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,862,402.69/10,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.18

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