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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.13, 15,999.24 and 4,088.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.13, 15,999.24 and 4,088.46 is: 6,134.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.13 : 15,999.24 = 4,088.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.13/15,999.24 = 4,088.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.13x = 15,999.24 × 4,088.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.13x = 65,412,252.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,412,252.77/10,663.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,134.44

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