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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,615.32, 15,922.44 and 3,592.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,615.32, 15,922.44 and 3,592.62 is: 5,388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,615.32 : 15,922.44 = 3,592.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,615.32/15,922.44 = 3,592.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,615.32x = 15,922.44 × 3,592.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,615.32x = 57,203,276.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,203,276.39/10,615.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.75

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