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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,636.11, 15,954.53 and 3,711.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,636.11, 15,954.53 and 3,711.15 is: 5,566.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,636.11 : 15,954.53 = 3,711.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,636.11/15,954.53 = 3,711.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,636.11x = 15,954.53 × 3,711.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,636.11x = 59,209,635.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,209,635.45/10,636.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.85

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