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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.04, 16,005.90 and 3,651.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.04, 16,005.90 and 3,651.32 is: 5,476.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.04 : 16,005.90 = 3,651.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.04/16,005.90 = 3,651.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.04x = 16,005.90 × 3,651.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.04x = 58,442,662.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,442,662.79/10,672.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,476.24

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