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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,674.32, 16,019.04 and 3,749.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,674.32, 16,019.04 and 3,749.36 is: 5,626.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,674.32 : 16,019.04 = 3,749.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,674.32/16,019.04 = 3,749.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,674.32x = 16,019.04 × 3,749.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,674.32x = 60,061,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,061,147.81/10,674.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.70

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