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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.66, 16,130.61 and 2,964.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.66, 16,130.61 and 2,964.90 is: 4,446.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.66 : 16,130.61 = 2,964.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.66/16,130.61 = 2,964.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.66x = 16,130.61 × 2,964.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.66x = 47,825,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,825,645.59/10,755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.56

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