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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,774.56, 16,163.25 and 2,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,774.56, 16,163.25 and 2,983.44 is: 4,475.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774.56 : 16,163.25 = 2,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774.56/16,163.25 = 2,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774.56x = 16,163.25 × 2,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774.56x = 48,222,086.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,222,086.58/10,774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.55

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