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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.76, 15,699.30 and 3,069.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.76, 15,699.30 and 3,069.46 is: 4,604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.76 : 15,699.30 = 3,069.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.76/15,699.30 = 3,069.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.76x = 15,699.30 × 3,069.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.76x = 48,188,373.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,188,373.38/10,464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.82

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