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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,610.76, 15,923.44 and 3,685.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,610.76, 15,923.44 and 3,685.26 is: 5,530.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,610.76 : 15,923.44 = 3,685.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,610.76/15,923.44 = 3,685.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,610.76x = 15,923.44 × 3,685.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,610.76x = 58,682,016.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,682,016.49/10,610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.43

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