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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.84, 16,008.32 and 4,827.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.84, 16,008.32 and 4,827.46 is: 7,242.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.84 : 16,008.32 = 4,827.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.84/16,008.32 = 4,827.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.84x = 16,008.32 × 4,827.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.84x = 77,279,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,279,524.47/10,670.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,242.12

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