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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.05, 15,993.99 and 3,267.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.05, 15,993.99 and 3,267.53 is: 4,901.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.05 : 15,993.99 = 3,267.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.05/15,993.99 = 3,267.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.05x = 15,993.99 × 3,267.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.05x = 52,260,792.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,260,792.16/10,663.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.11

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