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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.88, 16,009.41 and 4,095.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.88, 16,009.41 and 4,095.24 is: 6,144.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.88 : 16,009.41 = 4,095.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.88/16,009.41 = 4,095.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.88x = 16,009.41 × 4,095.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.88x = 65,562,376.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,562,376.21/10,669.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,144.62

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