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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.83, 16,141.95 and 7,632.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.83, 16,141.95 and 7,632.41 is: 11,466.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.83 : 16,141.95 = 7,632.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.83/16,141.95 = 7,632.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.83x = 16,141.95 × 7,632.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.83x = 123,201,899.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,201,899.89/10,744.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,466.16

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