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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.58, 16,130.46 and 2,962.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.58, 16,130.46 and 2,962.54 is: 4,443.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.58 : 16,130.46 = 2,962.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.58/16,130.46 = 2,962.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.58x = 16,130.46 × 2,962.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.58x = 47,787,132.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,787,132.97/10,755.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.01

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