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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,610.62, 15,913.83 and 3,213.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,610.62, 15,913.83 and 3,213.34 is: 4,819.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,610.62 : 15,913.83 = 3,213.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,610.62/15,913.83 = 3,213.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,610.62x = 15,913.83 × 3,213.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,610.62x = 51,136,546.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,136,546.49/10,610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,819.37

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