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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.74, 15,975.54 and 4,076.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.74, 15,975.54 and 4,076.37 is: 6,113.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.74 : 15,975.54 = 4,076.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.74/15,975.54 = 4,076.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.74x = 15,975.54 × 4,076.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.74x = 65,122,211.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,122,211.99/10,651.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,113.76

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