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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710.63, 16,070.67 and 3,691.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,710.63, 16,070.67 and 3,691.71 is: 5,539.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710.63 : 16,070.67 = 3,691.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710.63/16,070.67 = 3,691.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710.63x = 16,070.67 × 3,691.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710.63x = 59,328,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,328,253.15/10,710.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,539.19

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