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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,525.69, 15,775.97 and 4,895.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,525.69, 15,775.97 and 4,895.76 is: 7,337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,525.69 : 15,775.97 = 4,895.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,525.69/15,775.97 = 4,895.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,525.69x = 15,775.97 × 4,895.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,525.69x = 77,235,397.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,235,397.57/10,525.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,337.80

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