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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,777.92, 16,160.59 and 9,033.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,777.92, 16,160.59 and 9,033.72 is: 13,545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,777.92 : 16,160.59 = 9,033.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,777.92/16,160.59 = 9,033.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,777.92x = 16,160.59 × 9,033.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,777.92x = 145,990,245.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,990,245.09/10,777.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,545.31

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