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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.08, 15,993.48 and 4,737.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.08, 15,993.48 and 4,737.70 is: 7,105.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.08 : 15,993.48 = 4,737.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.08/15,993.48 = 4,737.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.08x = 15,993.48 × 4,737.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.08x = 75,772,310.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,772,310.20/10,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.38

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