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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.64, 15,523.86 and 7,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.64, 15,523.86 and 7,059.56 is: 10,583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.64 : 15,523.86 = 7,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.64/15,523.86 = 7,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.64x = 15,523.86 × 7,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.64x = 109,591,621.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,591,621.10/10,354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,583.82

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