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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,609.05, 15,903.08 and 4,689.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,609.05, 15,903.08 and 4,689.15 is: 7,029.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,609.05 : 15,903.08 = 4,689.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,609.05/15,903.08 = 4,689.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,609.05x = 15,903.08 × 4,689.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,609.05x = 74,571,904.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,571,904.14/10,609.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.08

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