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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.54, 16,123.59 and 3,828.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.54, 16,123.59 and 3,828.42 is: 5,739.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.54 : 16,123.59 = 3,828.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.54/16,123.59 = 3,828.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.54x = 16,123.59 × 3,828.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.54x = 61,727,874.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,727,874.43/10,755.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.17

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