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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.66, 15,501.30 and 7,079.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.66, 15,501.30 and 7,079.08 is: 10,619.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.66 : 15,501.30 = 7,079.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.66/15,501.30 = 7,079.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.66x = 15,501.30 × 7,079.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.66x = 109,734,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,734,942.80/10,333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,619.17

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