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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,748.63, 16,122.95 and 6,313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,748.63, 16,122.95 and 6,313.07 is: 9,469.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,748.63 : 16,122.95 = 6,313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,748.63/16,122.95 = 6,313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,748.63x = 16,122.95 × 6,313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,748.63x = 101,785,344.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,785,344.37/10,748.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,469.61

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