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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,764.96, 16,139.52 and 3,365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,764.96, 16,139.52 and 3,365.28 is: 5,045.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,764.96 : 16,139.52 = 3,365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,764.96/16,139.52 = 3,365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,764.96x = 16,139.52 × 3,365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,764.96x = 54,314,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,314,003.87/10,764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.44

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