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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.69, 15,990.19 and 4,429.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.69, 15,990.19 and 4,429.01 is: 6,640.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.69 : 15,990.19 = 4,429.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.69/15,990.19 = 4,429.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.69x = 15,990.19 × 4,429.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.69x = 70,820,620.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,820,620.39/10,664.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,640.66

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