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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.95, 15,944.07 and 4,709.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.95, 15,944.07 and 4,709.68 is: 7,060.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.95 : 15,944.07 = 4,709.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.95/15,944.07 = 4,709.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.95x = 15,944.07 × 4,709.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.95x = 75,091,508.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,091,508.59/10,635.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.16

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