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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,700.88, 16,057.80 and 4,127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,700.88, 16,057.80 and 4,127.64 is: 6,193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,700.88 : 16,057.80 = 4,127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,700.88/16,057.80 = 4,127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,700.88x = 16,057.80 × 4,127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,700.88x = 66,280,817.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,280,817.59/10,700.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,193.96

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