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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,493.96, 15,745.19 and 3,922.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,493.96, 15,745.19 and 3,922.02 is: 5,884.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,493.96 : 15,745.19 = 3,922.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,493.96/15,745.19 = 3,922.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,493.96x = 15,745.19 × 3,922.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,493.96x = 61,752,930.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,752,930.47/10,493.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,884.62

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