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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,766.59, 16,149.92 and 3,370.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,766.59, 16,149.92 and 3,370.41 is: 5,055.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,766.59 : 16,149.92 = 3,370.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,766.59/16,149.92 = 3,370.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,766.59x = 16,149.92 × 3,370.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,766.59x = 54,431,835.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,431,835.02/10,766.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.63

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