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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,665.41, 15,998.18 and 4,822.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,665.41, 15,998.18 and 4,822.07 is: 7,233.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,665.41 : 15,998.18 = 4,822.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,665.41/15,998.18 = 4,822.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,665.41x = 15,998.18 × 4,822.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,665.41x = 77,144,239.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,144,239.73/10,665.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,233.13

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