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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,483.43, 15,725.68 and 3,464.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,483.43, 15,725.68 and 3,464.08 is: 5,196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,483.43 : 15,725.68 = 3,464.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,483.43/15,725.68 = 3,464.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,483.43x = 15,725.68 × 3,464.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,483.43x = 54,474,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,474,965.60/10,483.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.29

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