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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.71, 16,003.46 and 7,374.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.71, 16,003.46 and 7,374.81 is: 11,059.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.71 : 16,003.46 = 7,374.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.71/16,003.46 = 7,374.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.71x = 16,003.46 × 7,374.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.71x = 118,022,476.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,022,476.84/10,671.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,059.38

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