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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,459.03, 15,687.39 and 3,063.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,459.03, 15,687.39 and 3,063.56 is: 4,595.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,459.03 : 15,687.39 = 3,063.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,459.03/15,687.39 = 3,063.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,459.03x = 15,687.39 × 3,063.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,459.03x = 48,059,260.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,059,260.51/10,459.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.00

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