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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.75, 16,013.06 and 3,748.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.75, 16,013.06 and 3,748.25 is: 5,623.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.75 : 16,013.06 = 3,748.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.75/16,013.06 = 3,748.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.75x = 16,013.06 × 3,748.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.75x = 60,020,933.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,020,933.40/10,673.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,623.23

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