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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,617.26, 15,926.05 and 4,043.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,617.26, 15,926.05 and 4,043.81 is: 6,065.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,617.26 : 15,926.05 = 4,043.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,617.26/15,926.05 = 4,043.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,617.26x = 15,926.05 × 4,043.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,617.26x = 64,401,920.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,401,920.25/10,617.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,065.78

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