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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.88, 15,990.47 and 4,429.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.88, 15,990.47 and 4,429.19 is: 6,640.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.88 : 15,990.47 = 4,429.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.88/15,990.47 = 4,429.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.88x = 15,990.47 × 4,429.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.88x = 70,824,864.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,824,864.26/10,664.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,640.95

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