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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.55, 16,007.33 and 3,275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.55, 16,007.33 and 3,275.03 is: 4,912.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.55 : 16,007.33 = 3,275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.55/16,007.33 = 3,275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.55x = 16,007.33 × 3,275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.55x = 52,424,534.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,424,534.18/10,671.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.55

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