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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.02, 15,999.36 and 3,167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.02, 15,999.36 and 3,167.62 is: 4,752.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.02 : 15,999.36 = 3,167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.02/15,999.36 = 3,167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.02x = 15,999.36 × 3,167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.02x = 50,679,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,679,892.72/10,664.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.42

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