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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,624.70, 15,936.44 and 4,051.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,624.70, 15,936.44 and 4,051.55 is: 6,077.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,624.70 : 15,936.44 = 4,051.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,624.70/15,936.44 = 4,051.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,624.70x = 15,936.44 × 4,051.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,624.70x = 64,567,183.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,567,183.54/10,624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,077.09

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