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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,667.73, 15,996.33 and 3,270.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,667.73, 15,996.33 and 3,270.41 is: 4,904.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,667.73 : 15,996.33 = 3,270.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,667.73/15,996.33 = 3,270.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,667.73x = 15,996.33 × 3,270.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,667.73x = 52,314,557.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,314,557.60/10,667.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,904.00

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