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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,813.76, 16,220.64 and 4,975.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,813.76, 16,220.64 and 4,975.28 is: 7,462.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,813.76 : 16,220.64 = 4,975.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,813.76/16,220.64 = 4,975.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,813.76x = 16,220.64 × 4,975.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,813.76x = 80,702,225.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,702,225.78/10,813.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.92

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