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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.84, 16,163.73 and 2,984.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.84, 16,163.73 and 2,984.63 is: 4,476.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.84 : 16,163.73 = 2,984.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.84/16,163.73 = 2,984.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.84x = 16,163.73 × 2,984.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.84x = 48,242,672.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,242,672.65/10,775.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.93

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