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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,569.52, 15,854.28 and 3,644.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,569.52, 15,854.28 and 3,644.02 is: 5,466.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,569.52 : 15,854.28 = 3,644.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,569.52/15,854.28 = 3,644.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,569.52x = 15,854.28 × 3,644.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,569.52x = 57,773,313.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,773,313.41/10,569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,466.03

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