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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,767.27, 16,150.89 and 2,976.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,767.27, 16,150.89 and 2,976.08 is: 4,464.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,767.27 : 16,150.89 = 2,976.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,767.27/16,150.89 = 2,976.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,767.27x = 16,150.89 × 2,976.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,767.27x = 48,066,340.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,066,340.71/10,767.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.12

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