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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,005.55, 14,994.91 and 7,787.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,005.55, 14,994.91 and 7,787.06 is: 11,670.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,005.55 : 14,994.91 = 7,787.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,005.55/14,994.91 = 7,787.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,005.55x = 14,994.91 × 7,787.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,005.55x = 116,766,244.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,766,244.40/10,005.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,670.15

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