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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,666.61, 16,002.19 and 4,092.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,666.61, 16,002.19 and 4,092.74 is: 6,139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,666.61 : 16,002.19 = 4,092.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,666.61/16,002.19 = 4,092.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,666.61x = 16,002.19 × 4,092.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,666.61x = 65,492,803.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,492,803.10/10,666.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,139.98

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