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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.30, 16,134.27 and 4,932.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.30, 16,134.27 and 4,932.82 is: 7,388.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.30 : 16,134.27 = 4,932.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.30/16,134.27 = 4,932.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.30x = 16,134.27 × 4,932.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.30x = 79,587,449.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,587,449.74/10,771.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.84

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