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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.59, 15,946.14 and 5,084.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.59, 15,946.14 and 5,084.52 is: 7,626.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.59 : 15,946.14 = 5,084.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.59/15,946.14 = 5,084.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.59x = 15,946.14 × 5,084.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.59x = 81,078,467.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,078,467.75/10,630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,626.90

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