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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,053.76, 15,066.96 and 7,586.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,053.76, 15,066.96 and 7,586.52 is: 11,369.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,053.76 : 15,066.96 = 7,586.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,053.76/15,066.96 = 7,586.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,053.76x = 15,066.96 × 7,586.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,053.76x = 114,305,793.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,305,793.38/10,053.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,369.46

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