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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.80, 15,995.70 and 2,766.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.80, 15,995.70 and 2,766.30 is: 4,149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.80 : 15,995.70 = 2,766.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.80/15,995.70 = 2,766.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.80x = 15,995.70 × 2,766.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.80x = 44,248,904.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,248,904.91/10,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.45

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