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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,460.76, 15,693.60 and 3,065.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,460.76, 15,693.60 and 3,065.04 is: 4,598.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,460.76 : 15,693.60 = 3,065.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,460.76/15,693.60 = 3,065.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,460.76x = 15,693.60 × 3,065.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,460.76x = 48,101,511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,101,511.74/10,460.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.28

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