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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,750.70, 16,127.66 and 3,355.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,750.70, 16,127.66 and 3,355.74 is: 5,034.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,750.70 : 16,127.66 = 3,355.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,750.70/16,127.66 = 3,355.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,750.70x = 16,127.66 × 3,355.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,750.70x = 54,120,233.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,120,233.77/10,750.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.11

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