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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,624.70, 15,926.30 and 5,343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,624.70, 15,926.30 and 5,343.76 is: 8,010.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,624.70 : 15,926.30 = 5,343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,624.70/15,926.30 = 5,343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,624.70x = 15,926.30 × 5,343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,624.70x = 85,106,278.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,106,278.39/10,624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,010.23

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