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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,533.62, 15,766.14 and 7,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,533.62, 15,766.14 and 7,759.20 is: 11,613.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,533.62 : 15,766.14 = 7,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,533.62/15,766.14 = 7,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,533.62x = 15,766.14 × 7,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,533.62x = 122,332,633.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,332,633.49/10,533.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,613.54

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