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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.08, 15,977.80 and 4,414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.08, 15,977.80 and 4,414.16 is: 6,617.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.08 : 15,977.80 = 4,414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.08/15,977.80 = 4,414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.08x = 15,977.80 × 4,414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.08x = 70,528,565.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,528,565.65/10,658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.38

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