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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,767.77, 16,151.64 and 2,976.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,767.77, 16,151.64 and 2,976.58 is: 4,464.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,767.77 : 16,151.64 = 2,976.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,767.77/16,151.64 = 2,976.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,767.77x = 16,151.64 × 2,976.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,767.77x = 48,076,648.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,076,648.59/10,767.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.87

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