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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,666.32, 16,007.04 and 3,741.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,666.32, 16,007.04 and 3,741.36 is: 5,614.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,666.32 : 16,007.04 = 3,741.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,666.32/16,007.04 = 3,741.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,666.32x = 16,007.04 × 3,741.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,666.32x = 59,888,099.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,888,099.17/10,666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.69

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