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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,569.53, 15,854.24 and 2,672.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,569.53, 15,854.24 and 2,672.05 is: 4,008.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,569.53 : 15,854.24 = 2,672.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,569.53/15,854.24 = 2,672.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,569.53x = 15,854.24 × 2,672.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,569.53x = 42,363,277.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,363,277.93/10,569.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.06

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