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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.41, 15,942.22 and 3,513.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.41, 15,942.22 and 3,513.32 is: 5,268.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.41 : 15,942.22 = 3,513.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.41/15,942.22 = 3,513.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.41x = 15,942.22 × 3,513.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.41x = 56,010,130.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,010,130.89/10,630.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.86

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