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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.81, 15,938.52 and 3,700.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.81, 15,938.52 and 3,700.13 is: 5,550.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.81 : 15,938.52 = 3,700.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.81/15,938.52 = 3,700.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.81x = 15,938.52 × 3,700.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.81x = 58,974,596.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,974,596.01/10,625.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,550.13

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