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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.57, 15,995.90 and 7,553.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.57, 15,995.90 and 7,553.49 is: 11,321.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.57 : 15,995.90 = 7,553.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.57/15,995.90 = 7,553.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.57x = 15,995.90 × 7,553.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.57x = 120,824,870.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,824,870.69/10,672.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,321.07

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