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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.78, 16,053.33 and 4,127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.78, 16,053.33 and 4,127.88 is: 6,192.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.78 : 16,053.33 = 4,127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.78/16,053.33 = 4,127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.78x = 16,053.33 × 4,127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.78x = 66,266,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,266,219.84/10,701.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,192.07

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