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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.55, 16,065.73 and 4,136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.55, 16,065.73 and 4,136.91 is: 6,204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.55 : 16,065.73 = 4,136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.55/16,065.73 = 4,136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.55x = 16,065.73 × 4,136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.55x = 66,462,458.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,462,458.41/10,711.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,204.75

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