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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,460.92, 15,691.36 and 2,669.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,460.92, 15,691.36 and 2,669.73 is: 4,004.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,460.92 : 15,691.36 = 2,669.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,460.92/15,691.36 = 2,669.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,460.92x = 15,691.36 × 2,669.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,460.92x = 41,891,694.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,891,694.53/10,460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.59

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