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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,667.52, 15,984.36 and 7,732.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,667.52, 15,984.36 and 7,732.08 is: 11,585.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,667.52 : 15,984.36 = 7,732.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,667.52/15,984.36 = 7,732.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,667.52x = 15,984.36 × 7,732.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,667.52x = 123,592,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,592,350.27/10,667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,585.86

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