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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,811.80, 16,204.90 and 8,072.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,811.80, 16,204.90 and 8,072.60 is: 12,099.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,811.80 : 16,204.90 = 8,072.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,811.80/16,204.90 = 8,072.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,811.80x = 16,204.90 × 8,072.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,811.80x = 130,815,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,815,675.74/10,811.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.34

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