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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,514.41, 15,767.00 and 3,935.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,514.41, 15,767.00 and 3,935.99 is: 5,902.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,514.41 : 15,767.00 = 3,935.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,514.41/15,767.00 = 3,935.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,514.41x = 15,767.00 × 3,935.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,514.41x = 62,058,692.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,058,692.71/10,514.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.25

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