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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.33, 16,141.20 and 7,631.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.33, 16,141.20 and 7,631.91 is: 11,465.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.33 : 16,141.20 = 7,631.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.33/16,141.20 = 7,631.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.33x = 16,141.20 × 7,631.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.33x = 123,188,185.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,188,185.69/10,744.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,465.41

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