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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.92, 15,939.02 and 2,834.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.92, 15,939.02 and 2,834.73 is: 4,252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.92 : 15,939.02 = 2,834.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.92/15,939.02 = 2,834.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.92x = 15,939.02 × 2,834.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.92x = 45,182,825.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,182,825.25/10,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.13

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