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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,761.04, 16,141.14 and 2,969.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,761.04, 16,141.14 and 2,969.64 is: 4,454.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,761.04 : 16,141.14 = 2,969.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,761.04/16,141.14 = 2,969.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,761.04x = 16,141.14 × 2,969.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,761.04x = 47,933,374.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,933,374.99/10,761.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.34

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