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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,757.66, 16,136.08 and 2,966.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,757.66, 16,136.08 and 2,966.27 is: 4,449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,757.66 : 16,136.08 = 2,966.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,757.66/16,136.08 = 2,966.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,757.66x = 16,136.08 × 2,966.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,757.66x = 47,863,881.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,863,881.93/10,757.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.29

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