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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.80, 15,976.20 and 2,753.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.80, 15,976.20 and 2,753.30 is: 4,129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.80 : 15,976.20 = 2,753.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.80/15,976.20 = 2,753.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.80x = 15,976.20 × 2,753.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.80x = 43,987,271.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,987,271.46/10,650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.95

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