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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,769.82, 16,154.81 and 3,373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,769.82, 16,154.81 and 3,373.71 is: 5,060.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,769.82 : 16,154.81 = 3,373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,769.82/16,154.81 = 3,373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,769.82x = 16,154.81 × 3,373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,769.82x = 54,501,627.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,501,627.18/10,769.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.59

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