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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,604.68, 15,904.82 and 4,028.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,604.68, 15,904.82 and 4,028.56 is: 6,042.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,604.68 : 15,904.82 = 4,028.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,604.68/15,904.82 = 4,028.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,604.68x = 15,904.82 × 4,028.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,604.68x = 64,073,521.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,073,521.66/10,604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.00

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