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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,767.39, 16,151.28 and 2,976.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,767.39, 16,151.28 and 2,976.39 is: 4,464.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,767.39 : 16,151.28 = 2,976.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,767.39/16,151.28 = 2,976.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,767.39x = 16,151.28 × 2,976.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,767.39x = 48,072,508.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,072,508.28/10,767.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.64

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