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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.59, 15,945.89 and 3,611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.59, 15,945.89 and 3,611.34 is: 5,417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.59 : 15,945.89 = 3,611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.59/15,945.89 = 3,611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.59x = 15,945.89 × 3,611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.59x = 57,586,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,586,012.34/10,630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,417.01

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