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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,753.65, 16,130.97 and 2,962.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,753.65, 16,130.97 and 2,962.53 is: 4,443.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,753.65 : 16,130.97 = 2,962.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,753.65/16,130.97 = 2,962.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,753.65x = 16,130.97 × 2,962.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,753.65x = 47,788,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,788,482.55/10,753.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.93

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