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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,617.84, 15,926.90 and 4,044.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,617.84, 15,926.90 and 4,044.69 is: 6,067.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,617.84 : 15,926.90 = 4,044.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,617.84/15,926.90 = 4,044.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,617.84x = 15,926.90 × 4,044.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,617.84x = 64,419,352.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,419,352.94/10,617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,067.09

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