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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,535.73, 15,798.39 and 3,513.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,535.73, 15,798.39 and 3,513.33 is: 5,268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,535.73 : 15,798.39 = 3,513.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,535.73/15,798.39 = 3,513.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,535.73x = 15,798.39 × 3,513.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,535.73x = 55,504,957.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,504,957.54/10,535.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.26

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