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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.66, 16,164.62 and 2,984.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.66, 16,164.62 and 2,984.48 is: 4,477.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.66 : 16,164.62 = 2,984.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.66/16,164.62 = 2,984.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.66x = 16,164.62 × 2,984.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.66x = 48,242,889.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,242,889.35/10,775.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.02

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