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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,730.78, 16,094.79 and 4,152.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,730.78, 16,094.79 and 4,152.47 is: 6,228.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,730.78 : 16,094.79 = 4,152.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,730.78/16,094.79 = 4,152.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,730.78x = 16,094.79 × 4,152.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,730.78x = 66,833,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,833,052.16/10,730.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,228.17

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