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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.76, 15,982.74 and 4,415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.76, 15,982.74 and 4,415.76 is: 6,625.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.76 : 15,982.74 = 4,415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.76/15,982.74 = 4,415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.76x = 15,982.74 × 4,415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.76x = 70,575,943.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,575,943.98/10,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,625.13

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