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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,764.91, 16,146.92 and 3,746.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,764.91, 16,146.92 and 3,746.52 is: 5,619.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,764.91 : 16,146.92 = 3,746.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,764.91/16,146.92 = 3,746.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,764.91x = 16,146.92 × 3,746.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,764.91x = 60,494,758.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,494,758.72/10,764.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,619.63

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