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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.80, 15,946.20 and 2,733.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.80, 15,946.20 and 2,733.30 is: 4,099.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.80 : 15,946.20 = 2,733.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.80/15,946.20 = 2,733.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.80x = 15,946.20 × 2,733.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.80x = 43,585,748.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,585,748.46/10,630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.95

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