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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,473.04, 15,709.68 and 2,681.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,473.04, 15,709.68 and 2,681.92 is: 4,022.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,473.04 : 15,709.68 = 2,681.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,473.04/15,709.68 = 2,681.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,473.04x = 15,709.68 × 2,681.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,473.04x = 42,132,104.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,132,104.99/10,473.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.91

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