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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,458.76, 15,691.74 and 4,614.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,458.76, 15,691.74 and 4,614.52 is: 6,923.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,458.76 : 15,691.74 = 4,614.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,458.76/15,691.74 = 4,614.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,458.76x = 15,691.74 × 4,614.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,458.76x = 72,409,848.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,409,848.06/10,458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.37

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