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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.76, 15,864.12 and 4,007.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.76, 15,864.12 and 4,007.04 is: 6,009.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.76 : 15,864.12 = 4,007.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.76/15,864.12 = 4,007.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.76x = 15,864.12 × 4,007.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.76x = 63,568,163.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,568,163.40/10,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.61

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