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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.65, 16,148.76 and 4,844.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.65, 16,148.76 and 4,844.19 is: 7,262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.65 : 16,148.76 = 4,844.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.65/16,148.76 = 4,844.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.65x = 16,148.76 × 4,844.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.65x = 78,227,704.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,227,704.10/10,771.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,262.37

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