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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,707.91, 16,063.62 and 3,310.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,707.91, 16,063.62 and 3,310.66 is: 4,966.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,707.91 : 16,063.62 = 3,310.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,707.91/16,063.62 = 3,310.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,707.91x = 16,063.62 × 3,310.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,707.91x = 53,181,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,181,184.19/10,707.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.53

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