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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,674.64, 16,013.97 and 4,100.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,674.64, 16,013.97 and 4,100.32 is: 6,151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,674.64 : 16,013.97 = 4,100.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,674.64/16,013.97 = 4,100.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,674.64x = 16,013.97 × 4,100.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,674.64x = 65,662,401.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,662,401.47/10,674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,151.25

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