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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,564.76, 15,847.20 and 2,773.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,564.76, 15,847.20 and 2,773.40 is: 4,160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,564.76 : 15,847.20 = 2,773.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,564.76/15,847.20 = 2,773.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,564.76x = 15,847.20 × 2,773.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,564.76x = 43,950,624.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,950,624.48/10,564.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.12

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