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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,636.04, 15,954.22 and 3,710.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,636.04, 15,954.22 and 3,710.54 is: 5,565.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,636.04 : 15,954.22 = 3,710.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,636.04/15,954.22 = 3,710.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,636.04x = 15,954.22 × 3,710.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,636.04x = 59,198,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,198,771.48/10,636.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.87

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