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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,770.63, 16,162.35 and 4,927.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,770.63, 16,162.35 and 4,927.69 is: 7,394.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,770.63 : 16,162.35 = 4,927.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,770.63/16,162.35 = 4,927.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,770.63x = 16,162.35 × 4,927.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,770.63x = 79,643,050.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,643,050.47/10,770.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,394.47

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