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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.62, 15,708.13 and 4,627.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.62, 15,708.13 and 4,627.33 is: 6,944.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.62 : 15,708.13 = 4,627.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.62/15,708.13 = 4,627.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.62x = 15,708.13 × 4,627.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.62x = 72,686,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,686,650.35/10,466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.62

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