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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,667.84, 15,992.08 and 3,738.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,667.84, 15,992.08 and 3,738.56 is: 5,604.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,667.84 : 15,992.08 = 3,738.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,667.84/15,992.08 = 3,738.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,667.84x = 15,992.08 × 3,738.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,667.84x = 59,787,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,787,350.60/10,667.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.45

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