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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,760.70, 16,140.48 and 3,364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,760.70, 16,140.48 and 3,364.32 is: 5,046.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,760.70 : 16,140.48 = 3,364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,760.70/16,140.48 = 3,364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,760.70x = 16,140.48 × 3,364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,760.70x = 54,301,739.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,301,739.67/10,760.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.30

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