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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.92, 16,068.60 and 3,784.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.92, 16,068.60 and 3,784.08 is: 5,676.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.92 : 16,068.60 = 3,784.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.92/16,068.60 = 3,784.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.92x = 16,068.60 × 3,784.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.92x = 60,804,867.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,804,867.89/10,711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,676.37

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