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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.73, 16,008.15 and 2,883.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.73, 16,008.15 and 2,883.15 is: 4,324.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.73 : 16,008.15 = 2,883.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.73/16,008.15 = 2,883.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.73x = 16,008.15 × 2,883.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.73x = 46,153,897.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,153,897.67/10,673.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.06

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