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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,674.02, 16,011.66 and 3,278.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,674.02, 16,011.66 and 3,278.54 is: 4,918.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,674.02 : 16,011.66 = 3,278.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,674.02/16,011.66 = 3,278.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,674.02x = 16,011.66 × 3,278.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,674.02x = 52,494,867.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,494,867.78/10,674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.00

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