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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,752.54, 16,135.29 and 3,826.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,752.54, 16,135.29 and 3,826.14 is: 5,741.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,752.54 : 16,135.29 = 3,826.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,752.54/16,135.29 = 3,826.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,752.54x = 16,135.29 × 3,826.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,752.54x = 61,735,878.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,735,878.48/10,752.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,741.52

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