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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.10, 16,008.69 and 3,747.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.10, 16,008.69 and 3,747.18 is: 5,620.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.10 : 16,008.69 = 3,747.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.10/16,008.69 = 3,747.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.10x = 16,008.69 × 3,747.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.10x = 59,987,442.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,987,442.99/10,673.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,620.43

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