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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.10, 15,995.76 and 3,643.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.10, 15,995.76 and 3,643.82 is: 5,466.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.10 : 15,995.76 = 3,643.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.10/15,995.76 = 3,643.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.10x = 15,995.76 × 3,643.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.10x = 58,285,670.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,285,670.20/10,663.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,466.11

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