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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,667.59, 15,995.46 and 7,707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,667.59, 15,995.46 and 7,707.24 is: 11,556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,667.59 : 15,995.46 = 7,707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,667.59/15,995.46 = 7,707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,667.59x = 15,995.46 × 7,707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,667.59x = 123,280,849.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,280,849.13/10,667.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,556.58

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