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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.44, 15,867.51 and 3,554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.44, 15,867.51 and 3,554.44 is: 5,332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.44 : 15,867.51 = 3,554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.44/15,867.51 = 3,554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.44x = 15,867.51 × 3,554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.44x = 56,400,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,400,112.24/10,577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.11

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