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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,504.94, 15,755.99 and 3,110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,504.94, 15,755.99 and 3,110.18 is: 4,664.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,504.94 : 15,755.99 = 3,110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,504.94/15,755.99 = 3,110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,504.94x = 15,755.99 × 3,110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,504.94x = 49,003,964.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,003,964.98/10,504.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.85

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