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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,665.60, 15,998.40 and 4,822.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,665.60, 15,998.40 and 4,822.40 is: 7,233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,665.60 : 15,998.40 = 4,822.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,665.60/15,998.40 = 4,822.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,665.60x = 15,998.40 × 4,822.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,665.60x = 77,150,684.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,150,684.16/10,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,233.60

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