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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.70, 15,997.77 and 6,763.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.70, 15,997.77 and 6,763.74 is: 10,146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.70 : 15,997.77 = 6,763.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.70/15,997.77 = 6,763.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.70x = 15,997.77 × 6,763.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.70x = 108,204,756.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,204,756.86/10,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,146.07

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